Chem Process Operator - 3rd Shift (Graves)

Barnes Aerospace; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES AEROSPACE, Ogden Division, invites applications for a Chemical Process Operator to support manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes self-motivation, teamwork, high-quality standards, and a safe work environment.

Reports to the Operations Supervisor and works on the 3rd shift with a 17% shift premium. The candidate should have a manufacturing background in a laboratory setting, hands-on chemical and metallographic testing experience, and strong documentation and analytical skills to

Qualifications

• Laboratory background in manufacturing (minimum 1 year).
• Chemical, mechanical and metallographic testing skills.
• Experience in laboratory inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet chemistry, basic chemical testing, color metric testing and pH testing per aerospace specs.
• Perform metallographic examinations and analyze metal materials for properties.
• Operate lab equipment (hot press, grinders, microscopes, photo microscopy) and ensure quality assurance.
• Document processes and adhere to retention requirements; support continuous process improvement.
• Cross-train teammates and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Metallographic testing

Quality assurance

Documentation

Analytical math

Tools

Glassware

Bunsen burner

Beakers

Flasks

Reagents

pH meters

Job description

Barnes Aerospace, Ogden Division has an exciting career opportunity for a Chemical Process Operator to play an integral role in manufacturing operations. The right candidate should be self-driven, team oriented, and have high quality standards all while maintaining a safe environment. If you are a high-energy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this position may be of special interest to you. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor.

Shift:

3rd shift / Sunday-Wednesday 10pm-7:30am with alternating Thursday

+17% shift premium

Core Responsibilities

• Performs wet chemistry, basic chemical testing, color metric testing and PH testing to ensure chemical processes and correct chemical balances according to aerospace specifications, industry standards and customer specifications.
• Performs metallurgic examinations, inspects, and analyzes metal materials to identify features that would compromise a metal’s physical, mechanical, and chemical properties.
• Uses hot press, grinding and polishing, chemical etchings, and acids to remove materials.
• Uses grinders, microscopes, and photo microscopy to achieve quality assurance.
• Uses glassware, Bunsen burner, beakers, flasks, reagents, and ph meters.
• Performs mechanical analysis of metal to prove mechanical properties meet customer and aerospace specifications.
• Performs Rockwell hardness testing, torsion testing, tensile testing, chemical property testing and corrosion testing.
• Ensures correct and adequate documentation and adheres to retention requirements.
• Engages in continuous process improvement.
• Cross trains other individuals
• Adheres to required safety standards and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year strong manufacturing background in a laboratory environment.
• Chemical, mechanical, and metallographic testing skills.
• Experience in laboratory inventory control.
• Advanced math skills.
• Experience in engineering testing failure analysis.
• Excellent computer knowledge and applications experience.
• Ability to utilize hand sheers, fume hood extractor, dimensional measuring, analytical lab equipment and scales.
• Prefer background in Aerospace Industry.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Schedule and organize time and tasks effectively.
• Ability to work in a challenging and schedule driven environment.