Chemical Production Operator

Job Description:

Company Description

Magnaflux is the global leader in non-destructive testing equipment and materials employed by the quality management teams of the world’s largest manufacturers. While you may not be familiar with our name, you have undoubtedly experienced the benefits that our products, services and employees have had on the performance and safety of many of the products that you come in daily contact with. Our mission is to make the world a safer place.

We are part of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $16.1 billion in 2023. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required.

As part of ITW, Magnaflux makes the below commitments to our team members:

A FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST

The ITW Business Model is our defining competitive advantage. By leveraging this Magnaflux reduces complexity and distractions to deliver best-in-class performance for our customers. Our focus has fueled our legacy of success, and we’re not stopping.

The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important at Magnaflux, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

EMPOWERED ENTREPRENEURSHIP

As part of Magnaflux, our people are empowered to think and act like business owners. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture is the key to how we execute and requires us to trust our people.

OPPORTUNITIES TO IGNITE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

At Magnaflux we believe our people are the powerful force behind our success – that’s why we invest our time and resources into helping them grow their skills and interests. No matter where people start, they can grow their career at Magnaflux and as part of ITW.

PURPOSE BEYOND PRODUCTS

We are committed to making a positive impact on our people, customers, suppliers, environments and the communities where we live and work. The latest details can be found in the ITW Sustainability Report, which can be found on itw.com/sustainability.

Company Benefits

Best in Class Benefits: Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support ranging from health and wellness to retirement planning.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance to meet you and your family’s needs

• HSA/FSA with a company match

• Income Protection Benefits

• Industry Leading 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid Time Off

• 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

• Parental Leave

• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Job Description

To support business growth, we are currently seeking a Chemical Batch Blender within our chemical production department to be based in our DeWitt, IA facility! Regular hours are;

• Monday to Thursday: 6:30AM to 4:00PM

• Friday 6:30AM to 10:30AM

• Overtime may be required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and established manufacturing facility with a safety centered approach. Training and ongoing development will be provided. In the role Chemical Batch Blender you will form part of a team, maintain high housekeeping standards and play an important part of serving our customers with excellence.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes and follows all Safety and ISO guidelines and procedures

• Identifies, selects, pulls and stages approved materials for manufacturing and filling

• Accurately measures, weighs, and adds chemical raw materials manually or automatically to storage tanks and mixing tanks

• Manufactures materials according to shop orders and mixing work instructions

• Sanitizes and cleans mixing equipment per work instructions at scheduled intervals

• Monitors and manages raw material inventory utilizing kanban system

• Monitors raw materials and finished goods for quality

• Maintains production records and reporting as required

• Reports maintenance issues

• Contributes ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedure

• Recommends safety improvements as necessary

• Keep tools, equipment, and work environment clean and organized daily

• Assists in training and supports other lines as needed

• Transporting raw materials and finished products via forklift (forklift training provided)

• Performs various other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience; batch mixing experience in chemical or related industry preferred.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs

• Ability to work as part of a team and individually

• Good level of attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills

• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Must be able to complete basic arithmetic

• Ability to follow management requests and communicate effectively

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.