Natural Fiber Welding
Location
Peoria, IL | United States
Job description
About NFW
NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity.
Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the world’s most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.
NFW is a company of trailblazers, innovators, and bold thinkers, committed to reinventing the way things are made. We never stop learning. We are fiercely curious about the world and how to improve it for everyone. We offer competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, flexible work-life balance, great colleagues and more!
Machine Operator
The MIRUM Machine Operator, plays a key role in defining and discovering the best way to produce NFW products on both pilot scale and full-scale production cells. ** This role is onsite at our Jefferson Street location.2nd Shift Hours:1:30pm to 10:30pm, and one day of 1:30pm to 9:30pm, Monday to Thursday.**
Responsibilities
Once certified, safely operate 2,000lb overhead hoist and scissor lift
Ability to read, comprehend and follow documented instructions utilizing mill batches of MIRUM utilizing safety precautions.
Skill to make a variety of settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of assigned equipment.
Safely use conveyors to load and unload materials.
Carefully feed materials into and through machine
Accurately mix coating and feed machine
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble coating mechanism on a regular basis.
Successful and safe use of hand tools
Monitor machine controls and adjust as needed.
Ability to follow work Instructions, verbal or written, SOPs, and all Safety standards.
Use a forklift as needed.
Wear proper safety equipment as specified by the position and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform quality control tests and operating QC equipment throughout the production process from the weigh room to the finished product.
Complies with all safety practices and procedures and reports all unsafe activities.
Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve department and company goals.
Maintain clean and safe work area and report all hazards to Team Leader.
Perform other duties assigned and assignments as directed.
Requirements - High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience, up to two years work experience preferred
* Minimum of 6 plus months of actual machine operating experience*
Competencies
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.
Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing.
Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel.
Pushing and pulling on work objects with hands.
Working with hot and cold surfaces
Safely working with job related sharp objects like scissors.
Safely working with a brush and scoop.
Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching; must be able to stand up to 10 hours a day.
Regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, occasional climbing, typically on a stepladder or stairs
Frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds; and occasional team lifting up to 75lbs
Basic computer skills- typing, looking at screen.
Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
Work Environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team in which members of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. In compliance with state and federal law, the Company does not discriminate in employment or administration of its programs and policies based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all unlawful discriminatory practices.
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Salary info:
$21 - $23 / hr
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