Kettle Operator

Tremco Illbruck • Cleveland, OH

49d

About The Position

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands-including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada-to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Kettle Operator is responsible for processing Tremco Sealants and/or Roofing products by carefully reading and following the process order card. The operator is responsible for area readiness to produce which includes safety and collection and preparation of materials like pails, drums, and other chemical raw materials. One batch is complete the operator will test for quality, adjust as needed to assure specification is met by following written standard operating procedures, and then fill product into specified packaging and palletize pails or drums.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required.
• Basic Computer Skills required (Windows Familiarity).
• Lean and VFM (Visual Factory Management) skills and/or willingness to train.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective team player, self-motivated, quick learner.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the batch-making processes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to stack 30-pound boxes in high-frequencies.
• Ability to lift up to 60-pound pails using mechanical assistance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines using control boards, Human Machine Interface (HMI computer touch screen) or semi-automatic equipment.
• Draw samples of products, and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and ensure that standards are met.
• Use appropriate scales or measurement devices to add materials to the kettle as specified by batch process orders.
• Must be able to read and understand recording instruments, pressure gauges, scales, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators to verify the conformity of process conditions.
• Monitor control settings and make necessary adjustments on equipment.
• Accurately record production and downtime via written documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees