Membrane Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift

Suez Water Technologies & Solutions; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Saving

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia's Water Technology Business seeks an Operator I to run membrane coating equipment in Minnetonka, MN. You will handle chemicals, conduct quality checks, enter data in SAP, and ensure on-time production on a 12-hour rotating schedule.

You will perform calibration, basic maintenance, and assist in process changes while adhering to EHS rules. Comprehensive benefits accompany this role in a global environmental leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technical background; or at least 6 months as a membrane operator.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work with chemicals including solvents and acids and to perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all EHS rules and participate in safety meetings and audits.
• Set up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment; mix chemicals per formulas.
• Enter production data into SAP accurately and maintain logs and forms.
• Monitor material quality and adjust coating processes to meet specifications; document tests.
• Perform troubleshooting to minimize scrap and assist in process changes and new product development.

Skills

Membrane operator

Safety oriented

Quality data entry

SAP experience

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering or related

Tools

SAP

FTIR

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

Job description

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents withnearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Groupdesigns and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resourceregeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Withinthis framework,Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team ofexperienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related towater scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create amore sustainable future.

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

As an Operator I you will

• Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, includinghousekeeping 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 andprocedures (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 makingadjustments tocoating processes to assure membrane meets specifications, andperform and document cell tests on membrane
• Perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction tominimize scrap
• Follow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined SpaceEntry, Line-Break)
• Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicableregulations
• 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/Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year (12-months) of experience as a machine operator,maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technicalbackground -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, respiratorprotection 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, industrialcontrols and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similartechnical associatesdegree
• Familiarity with plumbing/fluid transfer basics including valve orientation, airbleeding, 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 usagerates, yields, etc.)
• Experience using lab equipment such as FTIR (Fourier transform infraredspectroscopy), 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

• Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.

• You'll receive comprehensive technical and commercial training, direct mentorship from experienced Account Managers, and a clear pathway to Account Manager promotion with direct account responsibilities.

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 USD with a $1.50 shift differential

Working Hours

1:15 pm to 10:45 pm - Monday through Friday

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

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

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.

• 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

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.