Assembler, Thermal Barrier

Aspen Aerogels® is a rapidly growing aerogel technology company founded in 2001 to capitalize on patented advances in aerogel manufacturing. Aspen’s extensive portfolio of proprietary aerogel products are manufactured at scale and sold worldwide in the Electric Vehicle, Energy Infrastructure, and Power Generation industries. Aspen is a Tier 1/2 Automotive supplier of PyroThin® thermal barriers, and our Pyrogel® and Cryogel® insulation products are used by virtually all leading petrochemical and refining company across more than 50 countries. We’re on a mission to build a world-class organization as we continue to grow our energy infrastructure business, and expand to meet demand for PyroThin thermal barriers in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle sector over the next decade. We’re looking for great passionate, dynamic talent to join our team.

Under the direct supervision of the Shift Lead reporting to the area Manager, the Thermal Barrier Assembler is responsible for following procedures for thermal barrier parts assembling, cleaning, packing and safety requirements as documented by Aspen Aerogels.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Follow all procedures and achieve daily goals related to safety, quality and productivity.
- Safely and efficiently assemble, clean, and pack according to operating procedures, and/or as instructed to produce thermal barrier parts.
- Follow product documentation and specification for correct parts assembly, cleaning and packing.
- Visually inspect product appearance while assembling, cleaning or packing, communicating any issues and removing defective parts.
- Follow product documentation (traveler and work instruction/product specs) for settings, and dimensions. Record data as required.
- Perform material handling duties in a safe, conscientious manner.
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine cleaning on equipment as per procedures and/or as directed by the Shift Leader.
- Dispose of waste materials according to company procedures.
- Follow instructions as per company policy and Shift leader instructions including proper breaks, and attendance
- Attend pre-shift meetings and participate in continuous improvement
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 1+ years previous manufacturing experience preferred
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
- Position requires fit testing for a respirator

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT**:

- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Occasionally required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Frequently works near moving mechanical parts
- Frequently works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
- Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

**PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM**

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer Fitness Reimbursement, a 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.