Dry End Production Operator | Troubleshooting & Equipment Care

Sun Chemical Corporation; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Dry End Operator to monitor and operate both manual and highly automated production equipment under the supervision of the Production Supervisor. The role involves supporting mechanical, electrical, and process automation troubleshooting in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, maintaining clean work areas, monitoring equipment, running processes from filters to blender, adjustingDry End equipment, collecting samples,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or successfully pass a pre-screening assessment.
• Successfully pass a capability test.
• Mechanical ability is helpful.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, following all plant rules, reporting all near misses and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor equipment condition and communicate any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Run all equipment in the process from the filter presses through the blender and pack out.
• Monitor and make adjustments to Dry End Equipment as needed.
• Pull all dryer, kiln, and chaser samples.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in troubleshooting and process repairs.
• Follow directions given by the Production Supervisors and Managers.
• Monitor, operate and clean out the Airvey system.
• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Capability test

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Dry End Operator to monitor and operate both manual and highly automated production equipment under the supervision of the Production Supervisor. The role involves supporting mechanical, electrical, and process automation troubleshooting in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, maintaining clean work areas, monitoring equipment, running processes from filters to blender, adjustingDry End equipment, collecting samples,