Machine Operator I

Water Technologies • Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

The Machine Operator I operates membrane coating and production equipment, including chemical mixing, quality checks, troubleshooting, maintenance, and packaging. The role involves producing membrane to specification, meeting production deadlines, entering accurate production information, and following environmental, health, and safety requirements. Strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in the regular process, and the position requires handling chemicals and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 9:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. The posting states compensation of $23 per hour with a $3 shift differential. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.

Requirements

• At least 1 year (12 months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or in military service in a technical background.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acids.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Willingness to perform preventive maintenance, including changing filters and strainers and cleaning.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, intermittently, a PAPR respirator.
• Willingness to be trained in and practice forklift operations, Lock-out/Tag-Out operations, and confined-space operations, including HVAC HEPA filter changes.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, manufacturing, chemistry, or a similar technical field.
• Familiarity with plumbing and fluid-transfer basics, including valve orientation, air bleeding, and isolation.
• Inventory-control experience using SAP or another inventory-control program.
• Experience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper-handling process.
• Ability to perform simple shop-math calculations, such as percentages, chemical usage rates, and yields.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as FTIR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, a viscometer, conductivity meter, or micrometer.
• Programmable Logic Controller experience.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixing.
• Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing.
• Training to operate a forklift in a manufacturing area.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn and understand policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience working with chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Observe environmental, health, and safety rules and housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
• Proactively communicate and address safety concerns.
• Set up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment.
• Handle and mix chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures.
• Enter production data accurately and completely into databases, forms, logs, and SAP.
• Move raw materials and finished products to their proper locations.
• Monitor and document raw material and final product quality; adjust coating processes to ensure membranes meet specifications; perform and document membrane cell tests.
• Troubleshoot equipment or process malfunctions to identify root causes and minimize scrap.
• Follow life-critical policies and procedures, including Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, and Line-Break.
• Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulations.
• Unload and test bulk chemical tankers when required.
• Support cycle counts and inventory control, and perform SAP transactions.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Prepare and package membrane samples.
• Assist with process changes and new product development.
• Perform additional duties assigned by a Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive technical and commercial training.
• Direct mentorship from experienced Account Managers.
• A stated pathway to Account Manager promotion with direct account responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed