Chemical Production Operator

Magnaflux; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA with company match

Income Protection Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in DeWitt, IA is seeking a Chemical Production Operator. This role involves adhering to safety guidelines, managing raw materials, and working as part of a team to ensure quality production. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2-3 years of manufacturing experience, and excellent communication skills. Comprehensive benefits, including affordable health insurance and a 401(k) plan, are offered. Join us to make a positive impact in a safety-centered work environment!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience; batch mixing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to follow management requests and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow safety and ISO guidelines.
• Measure, weigh, and add chemical raw materials to tanks.
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Batch mixing experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Company Description

Magnaflux is the global leader in non‑destructive testing equipment and materials employed by the quality management teams of the world’s largest manufacturers. While you may not be familiar with our name, you have undoubtedly experienced the benefits that our products, services and employees have had on the performance and safety of many of the products that you come in daily contact with. Our mission is to make the world a safer place.

Job Description

We are part of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) a Fortune 300 global multi‑industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $16.1 billion in 2023. The company’s seven industry‑leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best‑in‑class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer‑focused solutions are required.

To support business growth, we are currently seeking a Chemical Production Operator within our chemical production department to be based in our DeWitt, IA facility!

Position Details

Regular hours are:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Friday: 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Overtime may be required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and established manufacturing facility with a safety‑centered approach. Training and ongoing development will be provided. In the role Chemical Batch Blender you will form part of a team, maintain high housekeeping standards and play an important part of serving our customers with excellence.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Promotes and follows all Safety and ISO guidelines and procedures
• Identifies, selects, pulls and stages approved materials for manufacturing and filling
• Accurately measures, weighs, and adds chemical raw materials manually or automatically to storage tanks and mixing tanks
• Manufactures materials according to shop orders and mixing work instructions
• Sanitizes and cleans mixing equipment per work instructions at scheduled intervals
• Monitors and manages raw material inventory utilizing kanban system
• Monitors raw materials and finished goods for quality
• Maintains production records and reporting as required
• Reports maintenance issues
• Contributes ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedure
• Recommends safety improvements as necessary
• Keep tools, equipment, and work environment clean and organized daily
• Assists in training and supports other lines as needed
• Transporting raw materials and finished products via forklift (forklift training provided)
• Performs various other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2‑3 years of manufacturing experience; batch mixing experience in chemical or related industry preferred
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Good level of attention to detail
  
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Must be able to complete basic arithmetic
• Ability to follow management requests and communicate effectively

Company Benefits

Best in Class Benefits:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance to meet you and your family’s needs
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income Protection Benefits
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affi­nomulative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.