Kettle Operator

Rust-Oleum; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group is seeking a Kettle Operator in Cleveland, OH to process Tremco Sealants and Roofing products. You will read the process order, prepare materials, ensure safety, and test quality before filling and packaging.

No prior experience is required; basic computer skills and willingness to learn Lean and VFM practices are valued. You’ll work in a team to ensure on-time production with accuracy.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Basic computer skills (Windows familiarity).
• Lean and Visual Factory Management (VFM) skills or willingness to train.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work as a team.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend batch-making processes.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with units of measure (rates, ratio, percent).
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds with mechanical assistance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processes or systems using control boards or HMI touch screens.
• Draw samples and conduct quality control tests.
• Add materials to kettles as per batch orders.
• Read instruments and indicators to verify process conditions.
• Monitor control settings and adjust equipment as needed.
• Record production and downtime accurately in logs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Lean and VFM

Multitasking

Team player

Read/write batch processes

Math for batch making

Lift up to 60 lbs with help

Job description

Tremco Construction Products Group brings togetherTremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc.Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Kettle Operator is responsible for processing Tremco Sealants and/or Roofing products by carefully reading and following the process order card.The operator is responsible for area readiness to produce which includes safety and collection and preparation of materials like pails, drums, and other chemical raw materials.One batch is complete the operator will test for quality, adjust as needed to assure specification is met by following written standard operating procedures, and then fill product into specified packaging and palletize pails or drums.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines using control boards, Human Machine Interface (HMI computer touch screen) or semi-automatic equipment.
• Draw samples of products, and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and ensure that standards are met.
• Use appropriate scales or measurement devices to add materials to the kettle as specified by batch process orders.
• Must be able to read and understand recording instruments, pressure gauges, scales, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators to verify the conformity of process conditions.
• Monitor control settings and make necessary adjustments on equipment.
• Accurately record production and downtime via written documentation.

EXPERIENCE:

• No prior experience is required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic Computer Skills required (Windows Familiarity).
• Lean and VFM (Visual Factory Management) skills and/or willingness to train.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective team player, self-motivated, quick learner.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the batch-making processes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to stack 30-pound boxes in high-frequencies.
• Ability to lift up to 60-poundpailsusing mechanical assistance and teamwork.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.