Membrane Fabricator 1st shift

Suez Water Technologies & Solutions

Minnetonka (MN)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 33,062

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Holidays

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a Membrane Fabricator to operate state-of-the-art membrane coating equipment, perform quality checks, and ensure timely production. You will handle chemicals, log data in SAP, and participate in safety processes while meeting production deadlines.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, willingness to work with hazardous materials, and adherence to PPE and LOTO practices. Monday–Friday shift aligns with plant operations in Minnesota.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required.
1 year of machine operator/technical background experience or 6 months as membrane operator.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Operate membrane coating equipment and perform quality checks.
Enter production data into SAP and log forms accurately.
Handle and mix chemicals safely per prescribed formulas.
Maintain safe work area and follow EHS procedures.
Prepare and package membrane samples for testing.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (engineering/tech)

Tools

SAP

FTIR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

Micrometer

PLC

Forklift operation

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

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.

Essential Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year 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

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 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 other similar 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 understand all policies, practices, and procedures
Experience working with chemicals