Plant Operator

None; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiat

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

Chemours in Florida seeks Wet Mill Operators to join the Mining team and report to the Mill Manager at the TRS location. You will maximize heavy mineral sands wet mill operations, perform process adjustments, take samples, and ensure safety protocols are followed in a demanding environment.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, ability to work in a team, and willingness to work rotating shifts, with focus on reliable operation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions in English.
• Must be able to perform basic maintenance functions.
• Must work in a team environment with different people.
• Ability to handle various equipment and fuse pipe lengths.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down equipment to begin production or support repairs.
• Check equipment and perform maintenance like belt changes and sampling.
• Patrol area, monitor controls, take samples and troubleshoot to keep operations efficient.
• Inspect safety equipment and ensure readiness for use in emergencies.
• May substitute for other operators or Mill Manager when needed.
• Work rotating shifts and maintain safe, efficient operation.
• Handle sample preparation and analyses to adjust process parameters.
• Operate mobile equipment for movement and cleanup around the mill.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bulldozers

Forklift / Lull

Excavators

Payloaders

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking Wet Mill Operators to join our Mining team! This position will report directly to the Mill Manager at our TRS, Florida location.

Responsibilities

Maximize Heavy Mineral Sands wet mill operation and processes. Assist in all other areas of the plant where knowledge, skill and ability exist. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

• Starts up and shuts down equipment, i.e., centrifugal pumps and seals, kilns, screen system and conveyors in order to start production or have equipment repaired.
• Checks equipment and performs maintenance repairs i.e., adjusting packing, changing belts on small pumps, assist water operator with floc shed.
• Patrols area, operates equipment, monitors and adjusts panel board controls, takes samples and trouble-shoot problems in order to maintain efficient operation.
• Inspects safety equipment, i.e., safety showers, eye wash stations, safety harness/lanyards, fire extinguishers, washing thickener overflow screen, washes decks, etc. in order to ensure equipment is operational and/or ready to use if necessary.
• May substitute for Control Room Operator, PCP Operator, CUP Operator, or Mill Manager during absences to provide direction and guidance to Operators.
• Able to work rotating shift schedule as needed.
• Does Grading table sample, scrub tests, and gathers samples from designated locations and performs analyses in area lab, and makes adjustments based on the results.
• Turns dials and handles, opens and closes valves on wet mills in order to obtain a specific ore grade.
• Cleans work area to maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Washes, picks, sets and adjusts rougher, scavenger, cleaner, refinisher, finisher spirals in order to maximize mineral recovery and maintain proper concentrate grade.
• Communicates status of the operation with other departments to ensure appropriate information is received in order to maintain safe, efficient operation of the site.
• Does lockouts and assists mechanics with repairs using hand tools and safety equipment.
• Operates mobile equipment, i.e., front end loader, skid steer, Bobcat, and Mini Excavator for moving equipment and clean up around the mill.

Qualifications

The following is required for this role:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
• Ability to read, write and follow directions in English
• Must be able to perform basic maintenance functions.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with different people.
• Ability to assist in and fuse pipe in accurate lengths.
• Ability to use various hand tools.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to resolve problems associated with spiral operation.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and accomplish work safely.
• Ability to go from task to task without leaving problems for others.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule and/or varying shifts and must be punctual in adhering to established start times; attendance at work is an essential function to the performance of this position.
• Ability to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed

Preferred

The following is preferred for this role:

• 3 -6 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 -6 months of equipment operating experience and proficient in operating bulldozers, forklift/lull, excavators, payloaders, and possibly other various pieces of process essential equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands, fingers, and feet in a coordinated effort to move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time in the operation of mobile equipment.
• Must be able to work in changing environmental/weather conditions such as ambient heat/cold and/or rain.
• Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors, respirators, steel toe boots and other safety items as necessary.
• Frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use various hand and air operated tools to maintain infrastructure equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities. At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say “We Are Living Chemistry”. Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers’ biggest challenges. PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)