Membrane Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift

Veolia Environnement SA•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

As a Membrane Fabricator, the Operator I operates membrane coating equipment and supports production activities including chemical mixing, quality checks, troubleshooting, and packaging. The role is responsible for quality workmanship and meeting scheduled deadlines to satisfy customer expectations. Work is organized around 12-hour shifts on a rotating week schedule, although the listed working hours are 1:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. The operator follows environmental, health, and safety requirements; sets up, operates, and cleans production equipment; handles and mixes chemicals according to prescribed formulas; records production information; monitors membrane quality and performs cell tests; and helps maintain inventory, equipment, and production processes. The role may also involve unloading and testing bulk chemical tankers, preparing samples, supporting process changes and product development, and completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

At least 1 year (12 months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or in technical military service; alternatively, 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 personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, intermittently, a PAPR respirator.
Willingness to be trained in and practice forklift, LOTO, 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, 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 basic shop-math calculations, such as percentages, chemical usage rates, and yields.
Experience with laboratory equipment such as FTIR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, viscometers, conductivity meters, and micrometers, or similar equipment.
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.

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, including strong acids, bases, and solvents, according to prescribed formulas and procedures.
Accurately enter production data 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 meet specifications, and perform and document membrane cell tests.
Troubleshoot malfunctions, identify root causes, and take corrective action to minimize scrap.
Follow life-critical procedures, including Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, and Line-Break procedures.
Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
Unload and test bulk chemical tankers when required.
Support area cycle counts, inventory control, and 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 insurance starting day one
Dental insurance starting day one
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