Membrane Fabricator 1st shift

Water Technologies; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Water Technologies is seeking a Membrane Fabricator to operate coating equipment, mix chemicals, and monitor quality to meet customer specifications. You will document production data in SAP, support maintenance, and participate in safety programs.

The role requires ability to lift 50 lbs, willingness to work with chemicals, and commitment to safety. Monday–Friday shift with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 1+ year experience as machine operator or similar technical role; or 6 months in membrane operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Observe all EHS rules and participate in safety activities.
• Set up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment.
• Handle and mix chemicals per procedures; ensure coating quality.
• Enter production data accurately into SAP and logs.
• Monitor quality, adjust processes, and document tests.
• Perform routine maintenance and support inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (engineering/industrial tech)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Compensation

$21.00 hourly.

Working Hours

Monday through Friday 5:45am to 2:15pm.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.

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, or a similar technical associate 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, UV‑Vis, 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 forklift in a manufacturing area.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience working with chemicals.