Process Operator: High-Purity Chemical Distillations

Merck & Co.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Process Operator for the Acids group to manage ammonium fluoride reactor processes and various acid distillations.

You will monitor equipment, document operations, and support safety and compliance in a high-purity chemical environment. The role requires 5+ years of chemical handling, forklift experience, respirator eligibility, and ERT certification readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years' chemical handling experience required or Manufacturing Technician III level competency or higher.
• Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator.
• Must be able to obtain ERT certification and maintain ERT requirements.
• Ability to understand chemical compounding and sampling and communicate results effectively.
• 6-8 years' fork truck experience on either sit down or stand-up fork trucks.
• Experience in operating a forklift and other manufacturing tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated abilities to work independently and as a team.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, bend, climb and reach.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Documents containers processed per SOP, including logs, forms and labels.
• Communicates equipment status and outages to plant coordinator and process supervisor; assists maintenance as needed.
• Participates in operational, quality, and safety reviews.
• Complies with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements for ammonia and distillation operations.
• Participates in Emergency Response Team after 40 Hour training; may act as Incident Commander in absence of Plant Coordinator.
• Operates hydrofluoric and nitric acid distillation processes and related facilities.
• Operates industrial boilers and industrial waste treatment.
• Operates Deionized Water unit for high purity chemistry applications.
• Operates Ammonia and Acid Scrubbers within permit limits.
• Operates Ammonium Fluoride process and Anhydrous Ammonia system.
• Operates cooling water systems and monitors safety.
• Conducts hourly rounds and documents data; reacts to process deviations.
• Assists with blending operations and sampling.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety across plant operations.

Skills

Chemical handling

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Process Operator for the Acids group to manage ammonium fluoride reactor processes and various acid distillations.

You will monitor equipment, document operations, and support safety and compliance in a high-purity chemical environment. The role requires 5+ years of chemical handling, forklift experience, respirator eligibility, and ERT certification readiness.