Production Chemist - 4th Shift

Materion Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chemical Manufacturing Manager/Supervisor, the Production Chemist I, sets up and operates various departmental work centers to include tube furnaces, vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware for standard chemical preparations according to route cards. You will have the opportunity to: Operate equipment to achieve necessary reactions and results to include tube furnaces, often performing complex operations. Set up furnaces and monitor process. Set up vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware. Operate large processing equipment (up to 500 gal.). Maintain instrumentation and equipment including preventive maintenance as needed. Operate inert atmosphere equipment such as a glovebox. Sample products and submit for analytical tests using the computer system. Filter material using gravity or suction methods and dry final products to appropriate consistency. Perform precipitation reactions in aqueous solutions. Assist in the set up and assembly of chemical apparatus needed. Revise documentation to capture process changes in the quality management system. Process all necessary documentation and computer input for processes completed, actions taken and results, including charting and graphing of data. Ability to track progression of route cards. Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Requirements

• Requires associate's degree in chemistry from a two-year college or technical school
• Minimum two years related experience
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds at shoulder height
• Requires the use of safety glasses, safety shoes, a respirator, and protective clothing such as a uniform or lab coat.
• Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Desired experience with instrumentation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to achieve necessary reactions and results to include tube furnaces, often performing complex operations.
• Set up furnaces and monitor process.
• Set up vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware.
• Operate large processing equipment (up to 500 gal.).
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment including preventive maintenance as needed.
• Operate inert atmosphere equipment such as a glovebox.
• Sample products and submit for analytical tests using the computer system.
• Filter material using gravity or suction methods and dry final products to appropriate consistency.
• Perform precipitation reactions in aqueous solutions.
• Assist in the set up and assembly of chemical apparatus needed.
• Revise documentation to capture process changes in the quality management system.
• Process all necessary documentation and computer input for processes completed, actions taken and results, including charting and graphing of data.
• Track progression of route cards.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Benefits

• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
• The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
• It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
• Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
• Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace.
• We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree