Factory Utility Worker

Location: Lewiston, ME

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Entry Level

ELMET is seeking a Factory Utility Worker for 1st shift, Mon-Fri 7a – 3p.  This position is based in Lewiston Maine.

Pay Range:  $20.50 - $21.50 per hour.  
2nd shift differential = 10% on top of base pay.
Benefits start on day one!
Full Time, Year-round position.
Quarterly Production Bonus
Perfect Attendance Bonus


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Fabricates necessary containers, boxes and crates to supply to Shipping & Housing as required
  • Performs minor facility maintenance as required
  • Utilizes the company preventative maintenance and maintenance ticket logging system for maintenance work orders
  • Performs all scrap material handling (pick-up, packaging, sorting, preparation for shipping) as required as well as maintaining an accurate inventory of same
  • Performs general material handling as required in support of plant operation
  • Cleans and/or shake dust collectors and completes daily readouts, converting the collected material to scrap
  • Operates company and/or rented vehicles to make pick-ups or deliveries as required to support plant operation
  • Completes pickups and deliveries across the facility as needed, including hauling rolls across departments
  • Will, at times, fill, change, replenish or empty coolant/lubricant tanks on various plant equipment as well as assist or support machine operators and/or maintenance personnel in the performing of these tasks
  • Picks up and/or processes various sludges and residues throughout the plant as necessary, labeling as appropriate and ensuring EPA guidelines are followed
  • Performs various building and ground tasks as required by safety consideration or circumstance such as snow and ice removal, sanding and salting, and weed control, etc.
  • Performs preventative maintenance checks on all material handling equipment, motor vehicles, cleaning and other equipment used by housing or other equipment as needed
  • Operates evaporators, dryers, and other similar types of equipment in support of plant operation, ensuring safety and EPA guidelines are followed
  • Performs other miscellaneous service functions as necessary and as directed by supervision
  • Keeps work area neat and orderly
  • Follows all company safety policies and procedures and reports all accidents, hazards and equipment problems
  • Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge of and ability to perform basic math functions
  • Ability to use basic hand measuring tools
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Valid Maine driver’s license
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Must be able to lift and maneuver up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Routinely operates/uses equipment, machines, and tools requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity
  • Routinely communicates face-to-face
  • Routinely performs duties in production floor environment
  • Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling and stopping
  • Must be able to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time or for an entire work shift
  • Must be able to wear protective gear
  • Must be able to obtain forklift operation certification
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions, as listed, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on as case by case basis.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, the Company reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
  Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled

 
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