Operator

  • Near Mobile, AL
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Description:

Incoa Performance Minerals, a calcium carbonate manufacturing company, is seeking a self-directed and motivated individual to join our team as an Operator Apprentice. The successful candidate will be eager to grow, learn, and cross-train in a fast-paced industrial minerals manufacturing plant. The Operator Apprentice will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for process control duties and other operational tasks.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and operate plant equipment, including start-ups and shut-downs, using Sterling Control Systems and/or panel board mounted instruments.
  • Perform minor repairs on equipment and/or work with Maintenance personnel on major repairs.
  • Understand and follow written or verbal instructions and procedures.
  • Troubleshoot operational problems.
  • Use computers to access procedures and other information, complete required training, and input/retrieve data.
  • Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies.
  • Wear personal protective equipment as required (may include: safety glasses, fire retardant coveralls, safety boots, hard hats, face shields, etc.).
  • Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain plant and equipment in a neat, orderly condition.
  • Be dependable (report to work when scheduled, be on time for work and be available for overtime, when needed).
  • Exercise good judgment.
  • Show initiative (make good use of time and resources).
  • Be a team player.
  • Maintain current status on all procedural and safety training.

Cross-Training Responsibilities:

  • Willingness to cross-train in other departments such as packaging, logistics, and utility roles within the manufacturing plant, as needed.
  • Learn and perform tasks in other areas to support overall plant operations and increase versatility.
  • Flexible and Adaptable to work in these departments indefinitely to support the business need in the plant.

Physical Requirements:

  • Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders.
  • Work at heights.
  • Work in confined spaces (as needed).
  • Work 8 to12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights), if required.
  • Lift and move loads of various weights, up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must have a valid state motor vehicle driver’s license.

The must-have skills for the Operator Apprentice role can be categorized as follows:

Technical/Operational Skills:

  • Equipment Operation: Ability to monitor and operate plant equipment, including start-ups and shut-downs.
  • Technical Aptitude: Experience with control systems (like Sterling Control Systems) and panel board mounted instruments.
  • Mechanical Skills: Ability to perform minor repairs on equipment and assist with major repairs.
  • Troubleshooting: Ability to troubleshoot operational problems.
  • Computer Skills: Ability to use computers to access procedures and information, complete training, and input/retrieve data.
  • Safety Consciousness: Strict adherence to safety, environmental, and company rules and policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Physical Abilities:
    • Ability to work in various conditions (indoors/outdoors, all weather).
    • Physical stamina for standing, walking, climbing, working at heights and in confined spaces, and lifting/moving loads (up to 50 lbs).
    • Ability to work 8 to 12-hour rotating shifts if needed.

General Skills:

  • Communication: Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
  • Dependability: Punctuality, consistent attendance, and availability for overtime.
  • Judgment: Ability to exercise good judgment in operational situations.
  • Initiative: Ability to make good use of time and resources.
  • Teamwork: Ability to be a team player.
  • Adaptability/Learning: Willingness to grow, learn, and cross-train.

Pay Rate $19-21 per hour BOE

Must work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, weekends

Must have reliable transportation

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Span

A calculated value that describes the breadth of the particle size distribution by looking at the size of the particle below which 90% of all particles are found (d90), the median and the size of the particle below which 10% of all particles are found (d10).

The Span is calculated from the following equation:

Where:
d90 = particle size below which 90 % of the particles are described
d10 = particle size below which 10% of the particles are described
d50 = particle size below which 50% of the particles are described, also known as the median

Broader distributions have a larger span while narrower distributions have a smaller span.

Level of Ultrafines

The percentage of the total distribution that includes particles that are 0.5 microns or smaller.

Some demanding applications require careful control of the level of very small particles. These particles can make the powder difficult to disperse and can actually absorb important components of formulations ultimately altering end-use performance.

Topcut

The size below which 100% of the particles can be found.

Unlike most ground calcium carbonate suppliers, INCOA specifies at the 100% passing rather than the industry standards of 95% or 98% passing. We recognize that even very low levels of oversize particles can interfere with the performance of our products in your applications

Median

The size below which 50% of the particles can be found.

This is the most common means of describing the size of ground calcium carbonate powders. INCOA describes our medians on the final product as-received by our customers. This means that the specification testing is performed on samples of the shipment before shipment on the final product not on material still in-process.