Cladding/Canning Operator

We are looking for a Cladding/Canning Operator (3rd shift 10pm-6:30am) for our Plymouth, MI facility. The Cladding Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient blending, mixing, curing, and screening of clad products on a daily basis. This role is expected to meet or exceed all health, safety, environmental (HSE), quality, delivery, and productivity objectives within the assigned area. The Cladding Operator coordinates and processes work orders in a timely manner, maintains accurate and detailed production records, and proactively identifies, communicates, and resolves issues related to safety, quality, maintenance, and production planning in collaboration with key stakeholders. This position also supports innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to advance world-class processes and product quality.

We offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.

• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.

• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals

• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!

• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.

• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance

• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities

• Blend, mix, cure, screen, and pack clad products.

• Understand work instructions and product specifications.

• Select proper screening equipment to maximize yield.

• Follow product parameters during mixing and curing for a repeatable product to our customers.

• Comply with all HSE and Quality procedures and policies -- corporate and regulatory.

• Investigate and resolve problems affecting HSE, quality, and productivity when required.

• Maintain proper inventory of materials, supplies, and consumables.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance within scope of responsibility and skills.

• Maintain and process all production records in a timely manner.

• Continually improve procedures and equipment for safety, quality, lean behaviors, and productivity. Serve as a resource for leads and team members driving improvement activities.

• Perform other duties as required.

Your Profile

• High School Education

• Proficient in Mathematics (Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Weighted Averages)

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office

• Strong customer focus - internal and external.

• Ability to safely operate cranes, forklift and/or powered industrial vehicles preferred.

• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and repetitive movement.

• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs throughout the shift.

Why Oerlikon

Our curiosity and passion to succeed, has enabled us to create an environment in which innovation and innovators thrive. Whatever your profession, skills and ambitions, you’ll find we offer a role in moving the needle on some of the most pressing technology challenges in our industry. As a member of our team, you can engage your best ideas to advance sustainability on a global scale.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!