Production Operator- $18.97 / hr- Day Shift

Production Operator- $18.97 / hr- Day Shift

Job Description

Title : Production Operator- Day Shift

Reports to : Foreman

Location : St. Peters, MO

Posted : 11 / 4 / 2025

Zoltek-Toray Group is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in St. Peters, MO as Production Operators in our Carbon Fiber Composite Intermediates facility. Zoltek produces essential products based on the definition designated by the CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a division of the US Department of Homeland Security). Our St. Peters facility supplies global products to wind turbine generators for renewable energy. Zoltek's manufacturing of pultrusion materials is a key component of the wind turbine blades, which is a critical component to support the US energy infrastructure.

Why work at Zoltek :

• Compensation : The starting rate for this role is $18.97 / hr. , with opportunities for performance-based increases.
• Home / Work Life Balance : The full-time operator positions work 12-hour shifts. Day shift is 5 : 45 AM to 6 : 00 PM. The work week is an alternating 36 or 48 hours (12-hour shifts rotating on a 2-week cycle : 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) resulting in a 3-day weekend every other week and some built in overtime.
• Development : Zoltek has a developed on-the-job training program staffed with dedicated trainers who are here to help you succeed in passing evaluations and substantially increasing your pay.
• Benefits : After 60 days operators are eligible for benefits which include PTO and Sick Time, medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, fitness gym discounts, Safety Shoes Discounts, Prescription Safety Glasses Discount, and life assistance programs. 80% of employee healthcare benefits are paid for by Zoltek.

Zoltek does not hire individuals who require sponsorship for employment eligibility in the U.S.

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W ork Environment :

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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