E SEP Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Water Technologies; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Veolia in Minnesota seeks an Electro-Separations Machine Operator to set up, run, and maintain membrane production processes. You will handle chemicals safely, document data in SAP, and ensure product quality through proactive process adjustments.

The role requires prior machine operation or membrane experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Standard 2nd shift hours apply, with fulltime commitment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• 1 year (12 months) of machine operator/maintenance/chemical handling experience or 6 months as membrane operator.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all EHS rules and training.
• Set up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment.
• Conduct chemical handling with prescribed formulas, using PPE as required.
• Enter production data into SAP and other logs accurately.
• Move raw materials and finished products to designated locations.
• Monitor quality and adjust coating processes to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize scrap and downtime.
• Follow Lock-out/Tag-Out and other life-critical procedures.
• Prepare and package membranes for shipment.
• Assist in process changes and new product development.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

As the Electro-Separations Machine Operator, you will:

• Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits
• Proactively communicate and address safety concerns
• Set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment
• Conduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures (strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in regular processes). Extensive PPE will be required during this task.
• Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completely
• Move raw materials and finished products to proper locations
• Monitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications
• Perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrap
• Follow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Line-Break)
• Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulations
• Support area cycle counts
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures
• Prepare and package membrane
• Assist in process changes and new product development
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead
• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $21.00 hourly.
• Hours - Monday through Friday - 2nd Shift 1:15pm to 10:45pm

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 1 year (12-months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technical background -OR- minimum of 6 months of experience as a membrane operator
• Ability to lift/ handle up to 50 lbs

Eligibility Requirements

• Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acids
• Ability to work overtime
• Willing to perform preventative maintenance (changing filter, strainers, cleaning)
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, on an intermittent basis, respirator protection in the form of a PAPR as well as a chemical resistant suit

Desired Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similar technical associate's degree
• Familiarity with plumbing/ fluid transfer basics, including valve orientation, air bleeding, isolation, and more
• Inventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control programs
• Experience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper handling process
• Ability to complete simple shop math calculations (percentages, chemical usage rates, yields, etc.)
• Programmable Logic Control experience
• High attention to detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixing
• Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing
• Trained to operate a fork truck in a manufacturing area
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures
• Experience working with chemicals
• Willingness to be trained and practice forklift operations, LOTO operations, confined space operations (HVAC HEPA Filter Changes)

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Compensation - We offer a competitive hourly rate of $21.00, which is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.