Foam Room Operator

GE Appliances•Camden, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foam Room Operator will be responsible for daily operations and assist the area team leader with processing activities including equipment startup/shutdown, bag and bucket shots, and equipment troubleshooting.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Aptitude on chemical and mechanical/ electrical operating systems
Candidates must possess interpersonal skills to communicate and lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment effectively.
Positive work ethic and attitude; willingness to learn and meet expectations of the various assignments.
Dependability; demonstrate and maintain good attendance and punctuality
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
Must be self-motivated and a strong team player while working with minimal supervision
Must have basic computer skills
If you have taken a chemical operator or process operations course at any institution, please indicate that on your resume
Must be able to wear a respirator and other job related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to repeatedly climb and descent stairs/ladders
High School Diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
3 plus years’ experience of working knowledge of chemicals and mechanical systems.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree and/or 3 to 5 years of chemical manufacturing job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Experience with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Operate chemical processing systems involving significant operational hazards (such as pressure/temperature extremes, explosion risks, personnel exposure risks, environmental risks) in a safe, efficient, and clean manner
Support emergency response activities
Perform Preventative Maintenance procedures and calibrations as required
Operate and control chemical process equipment.
Consult with Technical Leader and make appropriate adjustments to meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Monitor and respond to process control systems, panel alarms and lights, and any other indicator required to run process and maintain process control, safety standards, quality standards and efficiency of the process, and adjust process equipment and systems.
Record process instrument readings, conditions, and other relevant operating information in shift logs, calculate raw material requirements and product yield as required.
Make repeated rounds through the production process to visually inspect for leaks and hazards.
Complete required paperwork associated with inspections.
Start-up and shutdown equipment/process for routine and emergency situations.
Perform cleaning and purging of process equipment and lines.
Assist technical personnel in plant repairs and inspections.
Use appropriate tools to properly and safely open, close, remove and secure equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping task, including chemical spill cleanup.
Provide feedback to management on the resolution of current issues.
Ensure parameters are being followed daily.
Work to ensure equipment is set to standard after every repair or TPM event.
Liaison between production and maintenance.
Support projects to improve processes and address corrective actions.
Operate in a LEAN manufacturing environment and strive to suggest process improvements.