Chemical Manufacturing Operator I

Materion; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chemical Manufacturing Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will set up and operate essential equipment for bulk material processing, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You will have the opportunity to engage in various operational steps, from blending to drying and calcination, while working with standard chemical preparations. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment that values inclusion and respect. If you're ready to take on challenges in a manufacturing setting and contribute to innovative processes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing industry.
• High school degree or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment for bulk material processing.
• Perform operational steps for powdered starting material.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Office

SAP

LIMs

Ability to Lift 30 Pounds

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

LIMs

Job description

Chemical Manufacturing Operator I

Apply locations Milwaukee, WI time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id 2025-R7094

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Chemical Manufacturing Operator, sets up and operates departmental equipment to perform bulk material processing for the department Product line. Operators will also be introduced to standard chemical preparations and perform reactions in drying/kiln type furnace operations according to production orders.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Perform all operational steps for powdered starting material, including blending, milling, concentrating off Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), vacuum drying and calcination.
• Complete blend calculations.
• Set up and run mills and monitor process.
• Perform Particle Size Distribution analysis on milled material.
• Read SOP’s & Work Instructions.
• Prepare reaction vessels for the next run by rinsing, disassembling, ultrasonic cleaning and wiping.
• Load reaction vessels with prepared chemicals by pouring, scooping or mechanically dispensing. Remove materials from the reaction vessels and clean reaction vessels.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A High school Degree, HSED, GED or Equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds at shoulder height.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to low concentrations of fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, acid, and bases. The employee occasionally works with reactive material and may be exposed to low-level radioactive materials and extreme heat. All such exposures are customarily within limits established by federal and state regulatory bodies. The candidate must be able to wear various grades of PPE, including fully-covered Tyvek suit, shroud, nitrile gloves and booties for extended periods of time with reasonable levels of accommodation for heat/humidity.
• Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP and LIMs.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee, a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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