Chemical Operator

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. • Austin, TX

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About The Position

SkyWater is hiring a Chemical Operator to maintain chemical and slurry supply and quality parameters. The role includes chemical offloading, batch processing, process monitoring and sampling, as well as maintaining and troubleshooting system equipment. The operator follows established technical procedures, supports continuous improvement and area upkeep, operates heavy machinery and system equipment, and collaborates with other departments. This position works A Shift: 6 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in week one, and Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in week two.

Requirements

• Two-year technical or associate degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent military training or manufacturing work experience.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Mechanical inclination and ability to troubleshoot system equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend and/or crouch at times.

Nice To Haves

• Completed relevant vocational or professional training of at least 3 years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minor electrical and controls proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply and quality parameters of chemical and slurry distributions.
• Offload chemicals from drums, totes and isotainers to bulk tanks; perform chemical batch processing, monitor SPC charts and take chemical samples.
• Maintain equipment uptime through maintenance and troubleshooting of valves, filters, piping, pumps, instrumentation and other system components.
• Work within defined technical processes and procedures.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvements.
• Maintain area upkeep and follow 5S principles.
• Operate heavy machinery, including a forklift, pallet jack and drum crusher.
• Operate system equipment via HMI for batch creation and/or distribution.
• Collaborate across departments and escalate issues as required.
• Cross-train as a backup resource for the chemical handling department.
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Complete required record keeping and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Life insurance.
• Benefits eligibility beginning on day one.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Mental health benefits.
• Vision insurance.
• Legal planning.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• On-site cafeteria.
• Fitness facility.
• Self-serve market.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree