Manufacturing Chemical Process Operator III - Entry-US

WIDIA; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WIDIA is looking for a Chemical Process Operator III - Entry in Orwell Township, OH. This role involves loading and unloading furnaces while ensuring operational safety and proper monitoring of chemical processes. Successful candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, preferably with a technical degree.

Physical demands include standing for long periods and handling equipment safely in a controlled environment. Hazmat training will be provided. Comprehensive safety measures are enforced.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical degree preferred, with experience handling chemicals.
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot machinery.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload furnaces, ensuring operational safety.
• Monitor and document furnace operations and adjustments.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vacuum systems.

Skills

Monitoring computerized controls

Troubleshooting furnace problems

Conducting vacuum leak checks

Communicating safety issues

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 year technical degree

Job description

Job Title

Chemical Process Operator III - Entry

Location

Orwell, OH

Shift

12hr 1st Shift Rotating Schedule 2-2-3-2 6:40 am - 6:40 pm

Job Summary

Load and unload furnaces and ensure proper operation.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Load and unload furnaces.
• Monitor computerized controls involving temperatures, pressures, chemical flow rates, and gas flow rates to critical process parameters.
• Perform and document furnace operations.
• Ensure the integrity of vacuum systems by conducting vacuum leak checks and performing periodic preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot furnace problems, rebuild or replace furnace components as needed.
• Maintain adequate gas and chemical levels according to procedures for correct operations.
• Replace tanks as needed.
• Set up and separate product.
• Enter quality data by furnace and heat results and monitor graph results.
• Act as Emergency Responder within the Coating Department.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Commit to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Handle deviations in routine according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Follow inspection control plan, ensuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications, quantity and style.
• Meet daily departmental production goals.
• Be reliable and dependable.
• Communicate safety, quality and product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

Education and Experience

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• 2 year technical degree preferred.

Work Environment

Potentially dangerous environment involving combustible chemicals and high-temperature furnaces. Employees required to become Hazmat trained. Room is temperature and humidity controlled. Dust collection and system in place. Safety glasses with side shields and safety shoes required. Self-contained breathing apparatus available in case of furnace malfunction. Environment monitored for hazardous gases. Noise levels not over 85 dB for more than eight hours on a time-weighted average. Hearing protection recommended and incumbent placed in a hearing preservation program.

Physical Demands

Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than 33 pounds.

Problem Solving

Run orders according to the order selection procedure. Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. Routine problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert styles and production processes. Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor attention.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer.