Production Associate – Oven/Activation

Cormetech Inc•Durham, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a more advanced Production Associate position requiring independent process adjustments and technical decision-making. Cormetech is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and full lifecycle management of technologies that clean the air pollutants and carbon dioxide linked to climate change. The company’s reputation is built on three decades of developing and delivering market-leading selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts and CO2 adsorbers, the building blocks of emissions control and CO2 capture systems. Join us as we continue to fight climate change.

Requirements

Reliable means of transportation is required for all positions
Must be able to pass a drug screen
Background check is required
Self-motivated worker
Good basic math and written communication skills
Safety conscious
Willingness to take on responsibility
Able to work in a team
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to read, follow instruction, and record information
Work experience in an industrial environment
Proven knowledge of general plant safety

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
Manufacturing or closely related experience
Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assemble material and operate equipment within specifications, safely and efficiently
Measure, assemble materials, apply chemicals, and transport materials within specifications and with precision
Work with both solid and liquid raw materials during oven and activation processes
Adjust solution chemistries using an Excel spreadsheet; maintain chemical inventory and ensure tank chemistry is within specification
Read run plans and enter proper recipes into HMI (human machine interface)
Operate and perform basic maintenance on inline analytical equipment (XRF)
Change solution filters as required
Read and follow standard operating sheets (SOS) and troubleshoot process deviations
Verify solutions, materials, and finished product criteria are within specifications prior to using or releasing
Use care and attention to detail while working with raw materials and finished product to ensure product is not damaged and is properly handled
Operate independently and collaborate with engineers/technicians; communicate issues with product, processes, and data to supervisor/manager in a timely manner
Take formed bricks and run through Loomis extruder to form honeycomb catalysts
Place honeycomb catalysts on trays, wrap, and place on the cart for the ovens
Place carts with honeycomb catalysts in ovens, monitor temperature, and humidity, making necessary adjustments, remove catalysts once complete
Prepare dry honeycomb catalysts for chemical activation
Prepare chemical mix for activation process
Cut honeycomb catalysts to specifications
Build arrays by cementing catalysts into specifications and install in modules
Operate a forklift in a safe manner
Operate an overhead crane in a safe manner
Must be able to work on assigned shifts