Process Operator

Fujifilm•Mesa, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, Arizona facility for a Process Operator in our Acids group! The Process Operator will operate the ammonium fluoride reactor processes, the nitric and hydrofluoric acid distillations, proprietary reactor process, and various utility processes, including the industrial waste treatment facility, deionized water facility and other support facilities. This individual will perform other process department duties and tasks as assigned. This person will also be a trained member of the Medical and Chemical Emergency Response and Confined Space rescue teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 5 years’ chemical handling experience required or Manufacturing Technician III level competency level or higher. High purity chemical, semiconductor, or pharmaceutical experience required.
Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator.
Must be able to obtain ERT certification and maintain ERT requirements.
Ability to understand chemical compounding and sampling and communicate results effectively.
6-8 years’ fork truck experience on either sit down or stand-up fork trucks.
Experience in operating a forklift and other manufacturing tools.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrated abilities to work independently and as a team.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, bend, climb and reach.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

Resilience - Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
Communication - Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
Reasoning & Decision Making - Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
Comprehension - Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

Responsibilities

Correctly documents containers processed as required by standard operating procedure, including manual and electronic logs, forms, and labels.
Communicates equipment status and outages to the plant coordinator and process supervisor, as needed for correct, safe operation. Assist maintenance to troubleshoot and operate equipment for repair activities.
Participates in operational, quality, and safety reviews, as assigned.
Complies with all Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulatory requirements for the operation of ammonia system and distillation processes.
Participates in (ERT) Emergency Response Team after completing 40 Hour training. In the absence of Plant Coordinator be able to act as Incident Commander to manage emergency responses to completion or until relieved.
Complies with all process operator certification requirements and other certification requirements as assigned by the supervisor.
Operates Hydrofluoric Acid and Nitric Acid distillation processes to produce parts-per-billion ppb) grade product. Distillation product supports chemical blending and other operations.
Operates industrial boilers to support distillation operations.
Operates Industrial Waste Treatment (IWT) plant within City of Mesa permit limits.
Operates Deionized Water unit to support high purity chemical applications in blending, rinsing, and cleaning operations.
Operates an Ammonium Fluoride process to produce high purity grade material in support of blending operations.
Operates an Anhydrous Ammonia system in support of Ammonium Fluoride operations.
Operates cooling water systems in support of other operations.
Conducts hourly rounds on all systems using tablet and software package to electronically document the process and correct any potential system deviations. React to data and trends on process to correct.
Assists with compounding and sampling in support of blending operations.
Maintains housekeeping and safety requirements in a wide range of plant operations