Chemical Process Operator – Weekend Day Shift

Varex Imaging Corporation•Salt Lake City, UT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Chemical Process Operator to support our weekend day shift operations in the chemical processing department for high-precision X-ray tube manufacturing. You will perform essential wet processing tasks—including cleaning, degreasing, surface preparation, coating, and plating—while operating both manual and automated equipment to prepare components for final assembly. This hands-on role requires working extensively with hazardous chemicals in a controlled industrial setting, running automated process equipment, and maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and production standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability and willingness to operate automated chemical processing.
Comfortable working hands-on with hazardous chemicals and in environments requiring rigorous safety compliance.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, technical documents, and safety data sheets (SDS).
Basic computer skills for data entry, system navigation, email, and production software.
Physically able to stand for long periods, perform precise manual work, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to safety and quality in a production environment.
Available and able to work a full weekend day shift schedule consistently.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor automated chemical processing equipment (e.g., plating lines, coating systems, and related automated stations) to ensure consistent, high-quality processing of parts.
Perform manual chemical operations including degreasing, cleaning, surface prep, coating, and plating per standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Set up, load, unload, and oversee parts through automated and manual process stages; troubleshoot basic equipment issues and make adjustments as needed.
Accurately track and move parts through our manufacturing system using computer interfaces.
Visually inspect and verify parts for quality and defects at key process points.
Handle, mix, and apply chemicals safely while maintaining bath chemistry and process parameters.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area, including proper chemical storage, waste disposal, and housekeeping.
Wear and correctly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, including safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection, and additional gear as required.
Strictly follow all safety protocols, hazard communication standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and emergency response guidelines when handling hazardous chemicals.
Read, interpret, and follow technical documentation, batch records, routers, SDS sheets, and process specifications.
Use computer systems for production logging, part tracking, data entry, and team communication.
Frequently lift and handle parts weighing 5–10 lbs; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Stand for extended periods and perform detailed, repetitive manual tasks with precision.
Collaborate with the team to achieve daily/weekly production and quality goals on the weekend shift.
Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or process deviations to supervision promptly.