SUMMER TEMPORARY General Laborer

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Summer Manufacturing Production Team as a Temporary Laborer. Do you want to be proud of the work you do? Do you want to have an impact on the lives of others? Are you seeking a chance to learn about making world class products with an evolving company that's been in business over 160 years? HWI is an industry leader that powers the world economy to produce goods that sustain and enhance our lives. Our refractory products are used in every aspect of manufacturing across all product lines. At HWI our Manufacturing Production Technicians support HWI's mission and vision to drive industry performance and deliver quality results. This role is the core of our operations success. The Manufacturing Production Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean & safe work environment as well as maintaining professional working relationships with co-workers.

Responsibilities:

Job duties vary daily, but all are focused on the forming, finishing and packaging of fired brick, used in the refractory industry. Auditing and observing manufacturing process to ensure products meets or exceeds quality standards; owning Quality Control compliance for assigned working area and keeping appropriate logs Operating and programing presses, setters, pickers, scales and all of bearing equipment; off bears brick from press table to rack cart, kiln car or pallet, cleans loose material and flange before setting in prescribed manner Operating tram cab, high lift and other transport machinery to deliver materials to presses; operating lift trucks to transport materials throughout the plant; Transferring kiln cars; transporting racks and/or rack cars to and from presses and ovens; gauging and cleaning kiln cars Actively demonstrates and promotes safety and a safe work environment and hold themselves accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture. Analyzes equipment operations, performance, and problems and secures resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly.

Requirements:

Requires high school diploma or equivalent Some manufacturing experience helpful Previous forklift experience preferred Understanding of basic safety/OSHA standards Mechanical aptitude Two (2) - four (4) years of previous machine operating or production related experience preferred

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

Physical Activity:

Requires more than 2/3 of time reaching; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, sitting, speaking/hearing; and less than 1/3 of time walking, climbing/balancing, stooping/ kneeling/ crouching/crawling, tasting/smelling.

Lifting:

Requires lifting up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.

Vision:

Requires accurate close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to focus.

Environment:

Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time in an office setting; and less than 1/3 of time working near moving technical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and/or in extreme heat.

Noise:

Requires exposure to moderate noise. Apply today! About Us HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce. For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com/ #IND123

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person