Production - Process Operator (ChemClean)

Job Summary:

The employee supports daily manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. This role is responsible for operating production equipment, monitoring workflow, assembling components, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. The associate follows standardized work instructions, maintains a clean and organized work area, and communicates promptly about any issues that could impact production. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently under time constraints, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform measurements working with gauges and micrometers; perform mathematical calculations
• Use a microscope 7-8 hours daily with the ability to make decisions concerning optic defects
• Visually discern defects and correctly classify characteristics
• Work with electrical equipment, dials and indicators
• Operate sand or wet blasters using dry or wet sand
• Work with hazardous chemicals (assorted acids)
• Work with non-hazardous materials
• Ability to mix chemicals and polishing agents according to specification
• Read and understand work specifications, flow charts and drawings
• Use ERP systems to track products, be able to use computers to accurately enter data
• Follow and complete processes with repetitions and accuracy
• Use hand-held tools, polishing agents, and cleaning solvents to process optics
• Ability to operate different machines (from H2 furnace, heated machines to leak detector)
• Ability to write and to write legibly

Physical Requirements:

• Hand and wrist dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to bend and lift
• Ability to work around chemicals
• May be required to wear clean room garments (full body suit, gloves, hair net, face covering, etc.)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Prefer one (1) year of prior production experience.

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast's dream

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD& D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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