Chemical Manufacturing/Special Products Operator I

Materion Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chemical Manufacturing/Special Products Operator I to join their team in Milwaukee. This exciting entry-level position involves operating various equipment to prepare and process raw materials into final products. You will work with strong acids and bases, ensuring safety while handling potentially hazardous materials. The role promises opportunities for growth within a supportive environment that values inclusion and respect. If you're interested in a hands-on manufacturing role with a commitment to safety and quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing industry is required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for preparing and processing raw materials.
• Measure and weigh raw materials, including solids and liquids.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Basic Microsoft Office

SAP

LIMs

Ability to Lift 30 Pounds

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Human-Machine Interfaces

Double Diaphragm Pumps

Vacuum Induction Furnaces

Drying Ovens

Job description

Chemical Manufacturing/Special Products Operator I

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Under the direction of the Operations Manager and/or Supervisor, the Chemical Manufacturing/Special Products Operator I operates a variety of equipment that is used for preparing and processing raw material into a final form for delivery to customers. The final products being Zinc Arsenide, Thorium Fluoride and Magnesium Fluoride.

Third Shift

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Measure and weigh raw materials, which are both solids and liquids
• Work will require the use of strong acids and bases
• Operate on equipment such as mills, evaporators, crushers and blenders to prepare raw materials for processing
• Operate on equipment such as vacuum induction furnaces, drying ovens and conveyor furnaces to melt and or dry intermediate products
• Operate on material transfer equipment (double diaphragm pumps, screw, vacuum and bucket conveyers) for both liquids and solids.
• Operate on tumble and paddle blenders and overhead stirrers for mixing
• Operate on using Human-Machine-Interfaces to interact with automated process equipment
• Read SOP’s & Work Instructions
• Prepare reaction vessels for the next run by either rinsing, scraping, sanding, lining or sand blasting.
• 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
• Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP and LIMs
• 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.
  
  
  

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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