Membrane Fabricator

Suez Water Technologies & Solutions; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Membrane Fabricator in Minnesota to operate advanced membrane coating equipment and perform quality checks. You will mix and handle chemicals, log production data in SAP, and ensure coatings meet specifications on a 12-hour rotating shift.

The role requires experience in machine operation and strong safety practices, with opportunities for maintenance support and process improvement. Competitive hourly wage and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator or similar technical role.
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals with safety measures.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar inventory systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate membrane production equipment and perform quality checks.
• Mix chemicals according to prescribed formulas and maintain safety.
• Enter production data into SAP and logs accurately.
• Monitor coating processes and adjust parameters to meet specs.
• Support maintenance and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Machine operation

Chemical handling

Quality checks

Safety compliance

SAP knowledge

Education

Engineering/tech associate

Tools

FTIR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

Micrometer

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

• Shift Hours: Rotating 12 hour shifts, 5:50 PM - 6:00 AM or 5:50 AM-6 PM
• Starting rate of pay: $23.00 per hour ($21.00 base pay + $2.00 12-hour adder)
• Shift differential: $3.00 per hour for night shift

As the Membrane Fabricator, you will operate state-of-the-art membrane coating equipment, including chemical mixing, quality checks, troubleshooting, and packaging. You will perform quality workmanship and keep scheduled deadlines to meet customer expectations. You will work shifts that are 12-hours long on a rotating week schedule.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Membrane Fabricator, 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 process)
• 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 tocoating processes to assure membrane meets specifications, and perform and document cell tests on membrane
• 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
• May be required to unload and test bulk chemical tankers
• Support area cycle counts, inventory control, SAP transactions
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures
• Prepare and package membrane samples
• Assist in process changes and new product development
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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)
• Ability to work a schedule that rotates days of the week and includes every other weekend coverage, resulting in working seven out of every fourteen days
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule
• 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
• Willingness to be trained and practice forklift operations, LOTO operations, confined space operations (HVAC HEPA Filter Changes)

Desired Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate's Degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems androbotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similar technical associatesdegree
• Familiarity with plumbing/fluid transfer basics including valve orientation, air bleeding, isolation,andmore
• Inventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control program
• Experience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper handling process
• Ability to complete simple shop math calculations (percentages, chemical usage rates, yields, etc.)
• Experience using lab equipment such as FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), UV-Vis (ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy), Karl Fisher, viscometer, conductivity meter, micrometer, or othersimilar lab equipment
• Programmable Logic Control experience
• High attention for 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 understands all policies, practices, and procedures
• Experience working with chemicals

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.

To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:

Compensation

• 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 + $2.00 12-hour adder + $3.00 shift differential USD hourly.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

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

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

• AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

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