E-SEP Machine Operator

Veolia Environnement SA•Minnetonka, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Responsibilities: As the Electro-Separations Machine Operator, you will: Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits Proactively communicate and address safety concerns Set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment Conduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures (strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in regular processes). Extensive PPE will be required during this task. Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completely Move raw materials and finished products to proper locations Monitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications Perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrap Follow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Line-Break) Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulations Support area cycle counts Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures Prepare and package membrane Assist in process changes and new product development Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $21.00 hourly.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acids
Minimum of 1 year (12-months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technical background -OR- minimum of 6 months of experience as a membrane operator
Ability to lift/ handle up to 50 lbs
Willing to perform preventative maintenance (changing filter, strainers, cleaning)
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, on an intermittent basis, respirator protection in the form of a PAPR as well as a chemical resistant suit

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similar technical associates degree
Familiarity with plumbing/ fluid transfer basics including valve orientation, air bleeding, isolation, and more
Inventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control program
Experience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper handling process
Ability to complete simple shop math calculations (percentages, chemical usage rates, yields, etc.)
Programmable Logic Control experience
High attention for detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixing
Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing
Trained to operate a fork truck in a manufacturing area
Strong communication skills
Ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures
Experience working with chemicals

Responsibilities

Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits
Proactively communicate and address safety concerns
Set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment
Conduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures (strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in regular processes). Extensive PPE will be required during this task.
Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completely
Move raw materials and finished products to proper locations
Monitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications
Perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrap
Follow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Line-Break)
Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulations
Support area cycle counts
Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures
Prepare and package membrane
Assist in process changes and new product development
Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead