Process Equipment Operator ll

DuPont•Joliet, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DuPont's Water & Protection is recruiting for a Styrofoam Process Equipment Operator to join its dynamic team located at its manufacturing site in Channahon, IL. As a Process Operator, you will be a high-performing member of a three-person team of Process Technicians. Under the leadership of the Site Production Leader and Operations Leader, you will operate assigned areas of the Styrofoam® insulation plant in a safe, environmentally responsible and efficient manner, and perform minor maintenance activities. This position operates on a 12-hr rotating shift schedule (3, 2, 2 rotating shift) and will work on assignments in all areas of a tobacco free plant campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 2 years manufacturing work experience
Must be capable of performing simple math computations involving ratios and fractions with or without a calculator
Must possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and be capable of working in an empowered team environment
Overtime is required to cover vacancies due to illness, vacation of other team members, and scheduled meetings
Must have a current, valid, US driver’s license
Must be willing and able to work in environments that include: working in tight or closed-in spaces, climbing stairs/ladders, working at heights, standing or walking for extended periods of time, frequent bending, reaching, and lifting, working outdoors in conditions that may dirty clothing or include inclement weather
Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirators, earplugs, goggles, hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, and long sleeve FRC (safety equipment will be provided by DuPont)
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and possess full dexterity of the wrists and hands.
Must be able to use hand tools and operate valves and similar equipment routinely.

Nice To Haves

2-year Technical/Trade Degree in Process Technology, Mechanical or electrical field
Professional experience demonstrating adept process operations, mechanical or electrical aptitude

Responsibilities

Meet behavior expectations in the areas of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), quality, productivity, and teamwork and actively participate in continuous improvement efforts
Interface with process control computers to optimize and troubleshoot product quality and equipment operations
Perform standard and non-routine testing of product quality
Manually set up and adjust process equipment for product changes
Safely perform manual operations such as cutting foam during start-ups/jam-ups, manually stacking and grinding foam, and filling solids additive feeders
Perform on-shift minor maintenance, predictive/preventive maintenance (PPM), breakdown repair, and scheduled shutdown/turnaround activities