Process Operator - Mechanical Seals

Overview

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• "Grandternity" leave for new grandparents
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)

A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Process Operator I is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for various support functions within the Mechanical Seals department. A person in this role must have the ability to run various types of equipment, utilize a variety of hand and power tools, use sound judgment in making decisions, and be capable of monitoring critical operations. Responsible for recognizing, correcting when possible, and reporting all operational variations. May assist in moving material throughout the facility and/or cell as required. Performs direct labor/value added tasks within the area as required. Must be able to perform transitions in the Business Software System that includes, but is not limited to, material issues, scrap, closing Manufacturing Orders, reporting labor and material transfers.

Job Model:  On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Consults with manager to retrieve work assignments for the day. Uses work instructions and help from co-workers to carry out the manufacturing process.

• Performs sub-assembly tasks such as face insertion, pin/lug insertion, pressing of components and other miscellaneous sub-assembly functions.

• Sets up and operates the Lapping machines to lap, polish and/or rework various faces while adhering to manufacturing work instructions.

• Utilizing “Loctite” materials performs the final sealing operation on faces and holders to ensure that there is no leakage between the face and holder. Pressure testing is required to validate the parts.

• Performs de-burring operations, utilizing drill presses, polishers, and other handheld power tools.

• Removes burrs and sharp edges from machined parts. Care must be exercised as a part can be ruined by over de-burring.

• May assist with material handling activities and the movement of hazardous waste and raw material (bar & tube stock).

• Stamp and identify parts utilizing appropriate machinery following Engineering standards and specifications.

• Performs transactions in the Business Management System (D365)

• Responsible for closing manufacturing orders, material issues and scrap, and material movement between work areas through the Business Management System (BMS).

• Using the BMS, must maintain accurate inventory levels, accounting for raw material usage and accounting for labor hours spent.

• Consults work orders to determine specific customer requirements.

• Maintains clean and organized work area in accordance to 5S policies and procedures.

• This specific role/function is subject to our On-Call Policy and may be required to remain available during off- schedule hours to support the business needs.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Works under general direction from supervisor.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Ability to work according to written/verbal instructions and procedures which will ensure safety on the job and efficient, effective assembly process.

• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written, verbal instructions and sequence of events.

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.

• Basic level of job knowledge required to perform routine assembly and sub-assembly operations.

• Ability to handle and operate handheld power tools and operate various machinery when required.

• Manual dexterity.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Ability to use a computer.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend or lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to work and walk about in a manufacturing shop floor environment, wear required protective clothing, i.e., steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Exposure to high noise and temperature levels exists daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $21.00/hr. - $22.00/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($21.00/hr. - $22.00/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.#LI-DNI