Job Requirements

Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

• Schedule Casters on dies according to Production Manager instruction for scheduled work
• Using die board instruct Die Setter as to what dies need ran and in what order.
• Ensure first articles are run and timers set for Casters when new dies are set up.
• Ensure, by paperwork, that Casters are using all jigs, fitters and screens for each die.
• Help solve problems on dies.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed on new dies.
• Inspect and sign off on all produced racks before they are put in dryer.
• Maintain quality and integrity of parts.
• Report any mechanical or electrical problem to Supervisor or Maintenance.
• Assist Supervisor to ensure all employees in the casting department follow safety rules and regulations. If a problem arises report to Management ASAP.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Maintain a safe & clean work area: clear walkways, excess water off floors.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Participate in a review of performance for your area, this will include: Accuracy of Synchrono reporting, Output performance by individual, Output performance by department, Proactive safety data base reporting
• Routinely patrol work area to observe quality, and advise/coach accordingly
• Actively participate in Quick Kaizens following customer complaints or high scrap

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, twist, lift, stand, push and pull material
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
• Ability to determine whether machinery is working properly based on specifications for expectations such as fixtures, cutting speeds, or feed rates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skill
• Highly motivated

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma highly preferred.
• Job training for this position is provided

Shift:

• Mon - Thurs
• 1:30pm - 12am
• Overtime as required
  
  

If you are interested in being part of a world class production function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
 

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
 

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class