General Operator

5195 EKC Advanced Electronics USA, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in Circleville is seeking a nonexempt operator to blend, mix, or form chemicals for our unique products. You will monitor processes, adjust equipment, and maintain safety while meeting quality standards.

The role requires willingness to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) and to lift up to 55 lbs with appropriate PPE. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Circleville site with opportunities to contribute to emergency response teams.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 3 years of related experience or manufacturing certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar environment is advantageous.
• Experience with 5S or lean manufacturing programs is beneficial.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Move control settings to adjust equipment speeds, quality, or yields.
• Monitor instruments, flow meters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for alarms to verify process conditions.
• Operate chemical processes or systems using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
• Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
• Collect samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases or vapors, to regulate the flow of liquids.
• Interpret chemical reactions and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
• Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks or troughs are not in danger of overflowing.
• Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through tanks and vessels.
• Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas.
• Gauge tank levels, using calibrated rods.
• Repair or replace damaged equipment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Quality/process improvement

5S teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries - we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Qnity of Circleville has an exciting job opportunity for candidates looking for a career nonexempt operator position. Operators are generally involved in blending, mixing, or forming of chemicals into our unique products. Some roles support the chemical manufacturing and/or the finishing of the product for end user. Operators monitor process and field equipment and perform the job-related tasks according to established company procedures and policies, legal regulations, and ISO requirements to ensure quality and conformance with product standards while always maintaining safety standards. Operators may be expected to train and serve on the site's Emergency Response Team which includes Fire Fighting, HazMat, Confined Space Rescue, and Medical First Response. All job-related tasks are done in an ethical manner with safety as your primary responsibility.

Operator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.
• Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using computer systems, panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
• Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
• Collect samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases or vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, or perfume to towers, or to add products to converter or blending vessels.
• Interpret chemical reactions and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
• Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks or troughs are not in danger of overflowing.
• Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks.
• Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas.
• Gauge tank levels, using calibrated rods.
• Repair or replace damaged equipment.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED
• Must be willing and able to work a rotating shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on short notice call in as needed by the business.
• Must be willing and able to: lift 10lbs frequently, 25lbs regularly, 55lbs occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity for close work, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms; and work in various weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
• Must be willing and able to serve on the Circleville site emergency response team in that capacity firefighting, hazmat, confined space rescue, and medical first response with the appropriate training and equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work for any of the business divisions within Qnity at the Circleville site.
• Must be willing and able to work as a chemical or machine operator.
• The following are preferred: Experience working in a manufacturing or similar environment, or 3 years of related experience, or a manufacturing certification.
• Experience working in 5S teams, lean manufacturing teams, or other quality/process improvement programs.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, chemical reactions, or manufacturing processes.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our