Production Operator

About the role

Zoltek is looking for Production Operators to join our team in St. Peters, MO in our Carbon Fiber Composite Intermediates facility. Duties will include:

• Setting-up and operating equipment to process carbon fiber for composite products
• Resin/polymer mixing, batch mixing, epoxy resin film process, casting epoxy resin film on paper
• Continuous feeding of batch carbon fiber into machine, inspecting product during production, and inspecting finished goods before shipment.
• Packaging, labeling, documentation.
• Keep equipment and work area safe, clean and organized, participate in safety culture.
• Effectively communicate with shift foremen and co-workers.

Work Schedule: The full-time operator positions work 12-hour shifts. Night shift schedule is 6 pm to 6am, day shift is 6am to 6pm. The work week is an alternating 36 or 48 hours (12 hour shifts rotating on a 2 weeks cycle: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) resulting in 3 day weekends every other week and some built in overtime.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduation from high school or a GED is required
• Experience of 1 year or more in manufacturing or a factory environment is strongly desired
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, read and interpret documents, follow procedures, document information, communicate effectively with foreman and co-workers
• Ability to work in quick-paced production environment; troubleshoot and take effective corrective action to resolve problems
• Maintain a safe and ethical work environment, work as a team member
• Ability to lift, turn, bend, reach, pull, walk, and stand for periods of time.

Compensation

The starting rate for this role is $12.00 per hour with opportunities for performance based increases. Zoltek also offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• Tuition assistance program
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life insurance
• 401(k) program.

Application

For immediate consideration for this position, please submit your resume online. Please indicate your availability/preference for day shift, night shift or both.