Power House Opr Craftsperson, Dayton, OH up to $40/hr (12 hour shifts) with Sign-On Bonus

Company: Primient
Location: Dayton
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description About the Role Manufacturing careers that offer more: The Primient Powerhouse Operator role is not your typical factory job. There is some manual labour. But you are not just standing on a line or doing simple repetitive tasks. Each shift is different, with new problems to solve and wide-ranging duties to perform as part of a team. From your first day onwards, you will be learning and mastering key skills – to start on the path to becoming a skilled technician. Job Description Ready for a career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success. Shift Options: - Primary shift is 6 PM-6AM 5 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 5 days off. Repeating. - This position does have flexibility to work Monday to Friday (8-hr shifts on 2nd or 3rd shift) w/ on-call expectations for call-offs and vacations (including if the call-off/vacation occurs on the weekend). - Overall schedule flexibility is required to cover vacations and absences of other Powerhouse operators, working 12-hour (6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM) shifts as needed. Responsibilities: - Operate and maintain Powerhouse equipment during assigned shifts. - Provide coverage for other Powerhouse operators during their vacations or absences. - Assist Area Manager, Production Supervisor, and Utilities Engineer as required. Note: Shift schedules and hours may vary based on operational needs and coverage requirements. Requires a Ohio Class III Stationary Steam Engineer License Sign On Bonus of $3,000 Basic Job Skills - Ability to obey all safety rules and identify and correct potential safety problems - Ability to work both in a team environment and individually as required - Proficient written and verbal communication skills - Follow SOP’s and/or PM task instruction sets - Communicate with production prior to starting job and when job is completed - Ability to clearly communicate this information to team members - Strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools and equipment - Perform routine work as scheduled, or as time permits - Troubleshoot equipment/systems as required - Identify and implement solutions to recurring equipment problems - Assist I&E technicians and mechanics as needed / as asked - Must be able to identify the need for, and request engineering/vendor assistance as required - Communicate and work with other groups (process engineers, production technicians, quality control) as necessary to promote efficiency in problem solving and work scheduling - Required to clean up after jobs are completed / perform housekeeping as required in the area - Familiarize product, steam and airflows though out the area - Perform Lock out Tag out and work permitting for all maintenance in area - Increase to $40.00/hr after completion of 120 day probationary period. About You - High School graduate or GED - Ohio Class III Stationary Steam Engineer License - 5 Years minimum industrial experience - Must be willing to work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays, both scheduled and on call-in basis - Demonstrated experience with plant equipment (pumps, piping systems, columns, tanks, compressors, turbines, high pressure boilers, etc) including troubleshooting Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to safely perform the following tasks: - Lifting of up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance. - Use of hand tools above shoulders, under ergonomically stressful conditions, and under application of heavy force by employee. - Work in elevated positions with hand tools and fall restraint equipment. - Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE)

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