E-SEP Machine Operator - 1st shift

E-SEP Machine Operator - 1st Shift

As the Electro-Separations Machine Operator, you will operate brand new membrane coating equipment. Some tasks that you'll be doing include chemical mixing, quality checks, operating the manufacturing line, troubleshooting the line, and packaging. You will perform quality workmanship and keep scheduled deadlines to meet customer expectations.

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Electro-Separations Machine Operator, you will:

• Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits
• Proactively communicate and address safety concerns
• Set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment
• Conduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures (strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in regular processes). Extensive PPE will be required during this task.
• Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completely
• Move raw materials and finished products to proper locations
• Monitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications
• Perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrap
• Follow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Line-Break)
• Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulations
• Support area cycle counts
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures
• Prepare and package membrane
• Assist in process changes and new product development
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 1 year (12-months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technical background -OR- minimum of 6 months of experience as a membrane operator
• Ability to lift/handle up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acids
• Ability to work overtime
• Willing to perform preventative maintenance (changing filter, strainers, cleaning)
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, on an intermittent basis, respirator protection in the form of a PAPR as well as a chemical resistant suit
• Associate's Degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similar technical associates degree
• Familiarity with plumbing/fluid transfer basics including valve orientation, air bleeding, isolation, and more
• Inventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control program
• Experience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper handling process
• Ability to complete simple shop math calculations (percentages, chemical usage rates, yields, etc.)
• Programmable Logic Control experience
• High attention for detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixing
• Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing
• Trained to operate a fork truck in a manufacturing area
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures
• Experience working with chemicals
• Willingness to be trained and practice forklift operations, LOTO operations, confined space operations (HVAC HEPA Filter Changes)
• Compensation - The hourly rate is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The rate is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated rate: $21.00 hourly.
• Day Shift 5:45am 2:15pm