Chemical Manufacturing Operator I

Materion Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

23h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Chemical Manufacturing Operator sets up and operates departmental equipment to process bulk materials for the department product line. The operator is introduced to standard chemical preparations and performs reactions in drying/kiln-type furnace operations according to production orders. The role includes processing powdered starting material through blending, milling, concentrating off isopropyl alcohol (IPA), vacuum drying, and calcination; preparing reaction vessels; loading and removing materials; and cleaning equipment. The operator also performs blend calculations, monitors milling processes, analyzes particle size distribution, and follows standard operating procedures and work instructions. The position requires regular lifting and moving of materials up to 30 pounds at shoulder height. Work involves regular exposure to low concentrations of fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, acids, and bases. Occasional work with reactive material may involve low-level radioactive materials and extreme heat. Exposures are customarily within applicable federal and state regulatory limits. The employee must be able to wear various grades of PPE, including a fully covered Tyvek suit, shroud, nitrile gloves, and booties for extended periods, with reasonable accommodation for heat and humidity. Selection is contingent on export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under ITAR and EAR. Eligible candidates include specified U.S. persons and nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees, nationals who can access the technology through a letter of assurance, or individuals approved for an export license. Any offer requiring an export license is conditional on Materion determining it can obtain the license within a timeframe consistent with business requirements.

Requirements

High school degree, HSED, GED, or equivalent years of relevant experience.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing industry.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds at shoulder height.
Ability to wear various grades of PPE, including a fully covered Tyvek suit, shroud, nitrile gloves, and booties for extended periods, with reasonable accommodation for heat and humidity.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and LIMs.
Must have export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under ITAR and EAR, through one of the eligibility pathways described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate departmental equipment to process bulk materials for the department product line.
Perform operational steps for powdered starting material, including blending, milling, concentrating off IPA, vacuum drying, and calcination.
Complete blend calculations.
Set up and run mills and monitor the process.
Perform Particle Size Distribution analysis on milled material.
Read standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Prepare reaction vessels for the next run by rinsing, disassembling, ultrasonic cleaning, and wiping them.
Load reaction vessels with prepared chemicals by pouring, scooping, or mechanical dispensing.
Remove materials from reaction vessels and clean the vessels.
Perform chemical preparations and reactions in drying/kiln-type furnace operations according to production orders.