Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is now offering qualified Oven Operator Night shift candidates a $2,000 stay bonus!

Under the direct supervision of the Shift Lead Operator and reporting to the Finishing area Manager, the Oven/Fabrication Operator is responsible for following procedures for Aerogel product manufacture, oven and fabrication equipment operation and safety requirements as documented by Aspen Aerogels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Follow all safety procedures.
• Safely and efficiently operate the Heat Treatment Oven(s) according to operating procedures, and/or as instructed
• Follow product documentation and specification for correct equipment operation (Ex.: temperature, power, speed settings).
• Visually inspect product appearance while equipment is running; communicating, flagging major defects and/or removing minor defects.
• Follow product documentation (traveler) for correct tension setting, length measurement and removal. Record data as required.
• Unload Aerogel blankets, label and document according to procedures.
• Safely and efficiently operate Fabrication equipment (slitter, CNC and laminator) according to company procedures, and/or as instructed.
• Program, run and troubleshoot CNC cutting machine, slitting machines, edge trimmers and coating machines. .
• Perform material handling duties in a safe, conscientious manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine cleaning on equipment as per procedures and/or as directed by the Shift Leader.
• Dispose of waste materials according to company procedures.
• Ensure blanket samples (quality coupons) are taken as per specification and provided to Quality Control
• Follow instructions as per company policy and Shift leader instructions including proper breaks, rest periods and attendance
• Attend pre-shift meetings that occur five minutes prior to shift change Communicate all equipment issues to shift leader
• Ensure exhaust system is operational and working area is organized and clean

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull loads of up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CNC experience helpful. Oven, Coater, or Slitter environment experience preferred.
• Must be able to work: 12 hour shifts, 4 days on / days off in 24/7 rotating shifts
• All Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test and criminal history check in order to be hired

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker’s Compensation.