Support Operator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

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Job Description:

Location: Wytheville
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Salary: $20.91
 

About the Role

We’re looking for a dependable and safety-focused Support Operator to join our production team. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of secondary operations to support manufacturing, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and production standards. You’ll operate a range of equipment, perform inspections, and help keep the production process running smoothly and efficiently.

The Support Operator plays a vital role in helping the plant achieve its mission — producing high-quality products better, faster, and at the lowest cost — while maintaining a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate centerless grinders, Acme belt grinders, planers, table saws, automated flippers, and balers according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Read production schedules and order packs; prepare necessary materials and equipment ahead of runs to minimize downtime.
• Perform secondary operations such as trimming, cleaning, labeling, and finishing of products.
• Conduct in-process inspections and quality checks; take corrective actions when needed.
• Record, maintain, and report accurate production data and documentation.
• Operate Powered Motor Vehicles (PMVs) safely to move materials or finished goods.
• Transfer products to the next manufacturing process, warehouse, or shipping area in a timely manner.
• Support activities to minimize downtime and improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S standards.
• Follow all company policies, safety guidelines, and emergency procedures.
• Participate in training, retraining, and cross-functional team activities as required.
• Communicate effectively with team members and support a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow SDS sheets, SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment such as tape measures and micrometers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Computer literate and able to complete basic data entry.
• Physically able to perform essential production tasks.
• Commitment to safety and the company’s “Injury Free Concept.”

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate for this position is $20.91. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information

As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.