Ahlstrom · 7 hours ago
NGC Tech (Entry Level)
Windsor Locks, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAhlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. The NGC Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production processes, monitoring product quality, and performing routine maintenance on production lines.
Paper & Forest Products
Responsibilities
Able to work in and promote a team environment
Communicate effectively with Team members and counterparts on other crews
Responsible for own safety and health and ensures that his/her actions will not jeopardize the safety and health of other employees
Participate as a representative in the CRS
Follow written or verbal instructions. Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Develop skills to a minimum of Technician Level II status
Participate in the development of documentation associated with the TPP
Familiar and compliant with the Site Emergency Action Plan and Fire Alarm Action Procedures
Understands and complies with the general, departmental, and job specific safety rules, as well as the Site Safety Plan at Ahlstrom. Completes all Lock-Out/Tag-Out and confined space procedures, including proper entrance procedures to all PRCS. Corrects and identifies any unsafe act or condition to the Team Leader
Ensure all activities meet Ahlstrom’s environmental and safety standards
Follow procedures outlined for start-up of spunbond or film line. Set up the different process parameters for each grade as outlined in the Item Master
Monitor material handling section to make sure that all materials are properly conveyed to the extruder (base resin, additives and pigments)
Responsible for removal, maintenance, cleaning and installations of extrusion equipment such as dies, feed-blocks screws, spin pack etc
Obtain expertise status in required percentage of line sub-systems as outlined in the TPP
Monitor the quality of the product. If product does not meet specifications, work with appropriate production resources to identify and resolve root cause(s)
Ensure key product properties are evaluated to ensure product meets specifications
Requires a working knowledge of Ahlstrom’s computer system
Understand packaging, labeling and storage of roll goods. Properly record production information (i.e. daily logs and control charts)
Comply with relevant departmental Work Instructions
Recognize and maintain the desired level of cleanliness in his/her area of responsibility
Must have knowledge of Ahlstrom Information Security policies and is for his/her own part responsible for ensuring information security when handling information and maintaining or using information systems or information networks
This position is additionally responsible as part of the manufacturing flexibility program to cross-train and be fully qualified to work in an at least one other alternate position within the manufacturing operation
Qualification
Required
High School or GED equivalent
Leadership skills and strong desire to learn
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Basic computer knowledge
Forklift operation
Able to make decisions without precedence – contact supervision on unusual situations
Able to perform basic math functions as well as read and write English
Ability to work a rotating-shift work schedule
Manual handling up to 50 lbs
High manual dexterity, close sustained visual attention
Constant alertness; able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
Continuous exposure to extreme heat. Protective equipment required
Possess a minimum corrected vision of 20/40. Vision to be checked every 2 years with records to reside in the Medical Dept
Able to climb catwalks and obstructed walkways when necessary to set up the machine in accordance with the instructions contained in the setting card
Preferred
2 years college preferred
Several years working in an industrial environment
Technical operating experience in a team environment preferred
Experience in spunbond, film, or other extrusion based processes preferred
Company
Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom is a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
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