Chemical Operator

DuPont•Buffalo, NY

5d•$26 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers DuPont is seeking Chemical Operators to work at the Yerkes Plant, located in Buffalo, New York. Yerkes Buffalo is the North American manufacturing home of Corian® solid surface products, introduced in 1968 and the founding manufacturing location for Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films, introduced in 1961.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Minimum 1-2 years of industrial experience including manufacturing, warehousing, construction, or other equivalent technical trade. Military experience is also desirable.
Willing and able to perform basic troubleshooting on factory equipment (with training)
Willing and able to assist with equipment failure diagnosis/repair alongside maintenance
Willing and able to work independently once trained on tasks
Demonstrated familiarity with pumping systems, various valve configurations, and the ability to troubleshoot and locate blockages, equipment malfunctions, and system failures
Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule, 8 or 12 hours, including holidays and weekends
Willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice, and OT may be mandatory
Willing and able to wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) including a respirator (clean shaven) and full chemical resistant suit with supplied breathing air
Willing and able to lift and move objects that weigh up to 55 lbs (25 kg)
Willing and able to climb multiple flights of stairs, multiple times per day
Willing and able to work on elevated surfaces climbing open vertical ladders
Willing and able to be trained to work in confined spaces
Willing and able to drive power industrial truck

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree beyond High School (Associate, Bachelor, etc.) from an accredited program
Prior work experience in a chemical plant
Experience doing lockouts i.e. isolating hazardous energy sources
Experience operating mobile equipment i.e. fork truck
Prior experience wearing a respirator
Prior experience wearing a chemical resistant suit
Experience using computer software including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Monitoring and operating complex chemical processes, equipment, and facilities
Reading, interpreting, and following instructions including standard operating conditions and procedures
Collecting and analyzing samples and verifying product meets requirements
Obtaining, loading, unloading, transporting, storing, and staging of materials
Operating mobile equipment
Following site safety procedures to prepare and operate equipment