Chemical Mix Operator

5951 Clearwater Dr, Minnetonka MN

Description

As the Chemical Mix Machine Operator, you will operate state-of-the-art membrane coating equipment, including chemical mixing, quality checks, troubleshooting, and packaging. You will perform quality workmanship and keep scheduled deadlines to meet customer expectations. You will work shifts that are 8-hours long,starting at 6:00am-2:00pm or 2:00pm- 10:00pm Worker needs to make: $21:00 hour Day Shift 6:00am-2:00pm Monday- Friday. $21:75 hour Afternoon Shift 2:00pm-10:00pm Monday-Friday off on weekends. Essential Responsibilities: As the Membrane Fabricator, 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 process) • 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, and perform and document cell tests on membrane • 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 • May be required to unload and test bulk chemical tankers • Support area cycle counts, inventory control, SAP transactions • Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures • Prepare and package membrane samples • Assist in process changes and new product development • Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead Requirements: Essential Responsibilities: As the Chemical Mix 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 process) • 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, and perform and document cell tests on membrane • 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 • May be required to unload and test bulk chemical tankers • Support area cycle counts, inventory control, SAP transactions • Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures • Prepare and package membrane samples • Assist in process changes and new product development • Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead Additional Notes Work Monday to Friday and off on weekends (40 hours a week) Built in overtime (pay at 1.5x) every other week. 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. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acids • Ability to work overtime • Ability to work a 8-hour shift schedule • Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, on an intermittent basis, a full-face respirator • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job