Chemical Plant Operator

EMD Electronics; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chemical Plant Operator to join their team in Tamaqua, PA. In this role, you will operate and maintain chemical processing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards. You will engage in various tasks, including working with raw materials, performing inspections, and utilizing analytical tools to enhance production efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in the high-tech materials sector, all while being part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your growth and development. If you are passionate about science and technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical processing and safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processing equipment and maintain logs.
• Perform inspections and prepare containers for production.

Skills

Chemical processing techniques

Safe work policies and procedures

Analytical skills

Personal computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Chemical Technology or Chemistry

Tools

Distributive control systems (DCS)

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your Role:

The Chemical Plant Operator at EMD Electronics in Tamaqua, PA will operate chemical processing equipment including, but not limited to, freezeout vessels, batch distillation columns, compressors, reactors, scrubbers, driers, chillers, and liquefiers/receivers. The Operator will also maintain logs and operating records, evaluate data, and take appropriate action to control the process. Additional responsibilities include the following:

1. Work with raw materials in the production process, including performing incoming/outgoing material inspections and preparing and/or filling containers of all sizes such as tube trailers, modules, Y containers and cylinders/cylinder packs.
2. Perform cylinder maintenance and preparation tasks including painting, labeling, loading/unloading, shipping, shuttling, stamping, and processing while using safe handling techniques.
3. Use analytical and systems tools to evaluate and optimize the chemical process, striving to maximize yield and throughput while minimizing waste and system downtime.
4. Utilize equipment for manufacturing and inventory tracking, procurement, and general communications.
5. Strive to improve operating knowledge through computer-based training (CBT) and other techniques.
6. Perform computer functions necessary to communicate with site co-workers and to operate the plants.
7. Perform routine plant maintenance utilizing hand tools, hand power tools, and equipment necessary to maintain the plant process equipment and will be expected to enhance his/her technical capabilities in this area; maintain plant housekeeping standards and train new operators.

This is a continuous rotating 12-hour shift. 2 Weeks on Days and 2 weeks on nights.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Chemical Technology, Chemistry or other life science discipline.
• Knowledge of chemical processing techniques, safe work policies and procedures and quality practices.
• Knowledge of customer attributes and specifications.
• Personal computer skills and experience with distributive control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html