Machine Operator (ESEP) 2nd Shift

Veolia Environnement SA•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

The Electro-Separations Machine Operator operates membrane coating equipment and supports membrane production. Duties include chemical mixing, quality checks, operating and troubleshooting the manufacturing line, and packaging products. The operator is expected to produce quality work and meet scheduled deadlines to satisfy customer expectations. The role uses strong acids, bases, and solvents, and requires extensive personal protective equipment for chemical handling.

Requirements

At least 1 year (12 months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or in a technical military background, or at least 6 months of experience as a membrane operator.
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 required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, intermittently, a PAPR respirator and 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 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 complete simple shop-math calculations, such as percentages, chemical usage rates, and yields.
Programmable Logic Controller experience.
Strong attention to detail for safe and accurate chemical mixing.
Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing.
Training to operate a fork truck in a manufacturing area.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to learn and understand policies, practices, and procedures.
Experience working with chemicals.
Willingness to be trained in and practice forklift operations, LOTO operations, and confined-space operations, including HVAC HEPA filter changes.

Responsibilities

Observe Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
Communicate and address safety concerns proactively.
Set up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment.
Handle and mix chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures.
Accurately enter production data into databases, forms, logs, and SAP.
Move raw materials and finished products to designated locations.
Monitor and document raw material and final product quality, adjusting coating processes as needed to meet specifications.
Troubleshoot malfunctions, 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 in accordance with applicable regulations.
Support area cycle counts.
Perform scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures.
Prepare and package membrane.
Assist with process changes and new product development.
Perform additional duties as assigned by a Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead.