<p>RedKote/SilKote Operator</p> <p>Position type: Full time, Hourly</p> <p>Pay Range:$24.75 - $27.75 per hour, based on experience</p> <p>Overtime: Occasionally required on Fridays</p> <p>Location: North Grafton, MA</p> <p>Ask Yourself This…</p> <p>Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that's different every day? Then join us in North Grafton, MA !</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>The RedKote/SilKote Operator will be directly involved in the monitoring and operation of several pieces of crushing and grading equipment. This position will work with various sizes of abrasive grain throughout the plant.</p> <p>The RedKote/SilKote Operator will work with and directly report to the Production Foreman. This position is first shift: Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm with occasional overtime required on Fridays.</p> <ul> <li>Put grains into containers for customer shipment or store in one of several warehouse locations throughout the plant </li><li>Operate plant equipment, such as but not limited to fork truck, electric chain hoist, mixer/blender, and rotary kiln </li><li>Perform basic tests and inspections of finished products </li><li>Fill, transport, palletize, stack, and organize drums, super sacks and bags of abrasive grain </li></ul> <p>What You'll Need</p> <p>To be successful in this position, you must:</p> <ul> <li>Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, certifications or higher education a plus </li><li>Be willing to work safely and efficiently while meeting daily production targets </li><li>Understand quality requirements and communicate with supervisors when needed </li><li>Operate a gas fired rotary kiln. </li><li>Prepare chemical mixtures with use of charts. </li><li>Monitor production line for evidence of mechanical failure, product contamination and other hazards. </li><li>Handle drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain through various methods: manually, with powered lift devices, with motorized pallet jacks and with fork trucks. </li><li>Have the ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing production demands </li><li>Understand how to perform preventative maintenance (PM) and perform basic repairs on equipment </li><li>Be able to speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a plus) </li><li>Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and stand/walk up to 10 hours </li><li>Various duties as needed to support Washington Mills </li></ul> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world's most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance </li><li>World-class medical and dental plans </li><li>Employer-sponsored retirement plan </li><li>Company-paid life insurance </li><li>Paid vacation and generous holiday time </li><li>Family-friendly personal leave policies </li></ul> <p>Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.</p> <p>The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.</p> <p>Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.</p>