Membrane Fabricator 1st Shift

Veolia | Water Tech

Minnetonka (MN)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Veolia Water Technology in Minnetonka, MN seeks a Membrane Fabricator to set up, operate, and maintain membrane production equipment while ensuring safety and quality. The role requires handling chemicals and entering data into SAP, with responsibilities spanning material movement, process adjustments, and routine maintenance.

The position emphasizes adherence to EHS rules, physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
1 year (12 months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technical background – OR 6 months as a membrane operator.
Ability to lift/handle up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to work with chemicals and overtime.

Responsibilities

Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules and participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
Set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment.
Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately.
Move raw materials and finished products to proper locations.
Monitor and document material and product quality and adjust coating processes as needed.
Perform troubleshooting to identify and fix root causes to minimize scrap.
Follow Lock-out/Tag-Out and other life-critical policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

FTIR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

Conductivity meter

Micrometer

Job 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

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 to coating 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:

High School Diploma or 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
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 and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similar technical associates degree
Familiarity with plumbing/fluid transfer basics including valve orientation, air bleeding, isolation, and more
Inventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control program
Experience using lab equipment such as FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), UV-Vis (ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy), Karl Fisher, viscometer, conductivity meter, micrometer, or other similar lab equipment
High attention for detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixing
Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing
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:

The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked 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: $23.00 - Shift Hours: 5:45am to 2:15pm Monday through Friday

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.

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