Process Operator I

SGL Carbon

Process Operator producing battery-case components for SGL Carbon’s specialty composites business. Operating specialized equipment, robotics, and measurement tools while meeting production and safety requirements.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeArkadelphia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $32,000 - $48,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates operational knowledge of specialized production equipment, robotics, and advanced mechanical processes while ensuring adherence to safety measures and quality objectives. Capable of interpreting complex instructions and effectively training coworkers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Robotic Process OperationSpecialized Equipment MonitoringProduction Planning and CoordinationSafety Compliance and Hazardous Material HandlingStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Production Equipment OperationRoboticsProgrammable ControllersMeasuring DevicesUS and Metric Measurement Comprehension

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsDecision-MakingAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

MobysisHand ToolsHydraulic SystemsPneumatic Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDForklift Operator LicenseHazardous Material HandlingOSHA 30 Certification

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingProduction ProcessesSafety RulesWork Cell Component Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrate knowledge of Arkadelphia Battery Case processes and equipment
Perform work cell component production and ensure pre-shipment packaging requirements are met
Interpret and execute operation plans, task procedures, work orders, supplementary instructions, specifications, SDS, and safety rules
Coordinate operations or task areas to meet cycle-time requirements
Prepare, set up, operate, load, unload, and monitor specialized production equipment
Monitor digital programmable controllers, robotics, hoists, lifts, and hydraulic and pneumatic apparatuses
Enter work-order times into Mobysis
Train coworkers on necessary tasks and quality objectives
Use hand tools to perform production tasks
Maintain required work performance and safety measures in a noisy plant environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted
Operational knowledge and experience using robotic or other advanced mechanical processes
Ability to work independently and at a self-paced rate to meet production demands
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions
Ability to follow verbal instructions effectively
Ability to use measuring devices including rulers, tape measures, scales, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
Ability to comprehend US and Metric measurement scales
Ability to operate and monitor specialized equipment, robotics, programmable controllers, hoists, lifts, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ability to use hand tools including scissors, knives, snips, pliers, mallets/hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers
Strong communication, planning, organizational, decision-making, people, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Able to be medically certified to wear a respirator
Forklift Operator License and Hazardous Material Handling are a plus
OSHA 30 Certification is a plus
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts, high-temperature equipment, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, electrical shock risks, heat, and dangerous chemicals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Workplace safety as a top priority
Timely salary payments
Strong team spirit and open communication
Regular feedback sessions
Professional development support
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities