Purification Process Operator

Mersen•Bay City, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world. For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards. Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

Requirements

Suggested high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Goggles – during use of Caustic/Bisulfite and Furnace Packing
Gloves – during use of Caustic/Bisulfite and Chlorine Tank changes
Apron – during use of Caustic/Bisulfite and Chlorine Tank changes
Shield – during use of Caustic/Bisulfite
Boots – during confined space
Respirator – during Chlorine Tank changes and Furnace teardown
Hard Hat – during operation of Crane/Jib or Gantry and Confined Space
Dust Mask – Furnace packing
Safety Glasses w/side shields – Shop Entry, Crane/Jib/Gantry, Furnace packing and Confined space
Fall Protection – Furnace teardown, Confined Space
Body Suit – Furnace teardown
Steal Toe Shoes – Shop Entry and ALL activities

Responsibilities

Fully participate in and support the MERSEN Quality System.
Purification of various graphite shapes in reactors using chemicals and high temperature processes following established procedures.
Loading and unloading of graphite parts into reactor type processing equipment with extreme caution to prevent the possibility of breaking, shipping or cracking of the fabricated part.
Operate and regulate electric furnaces and/or reactors to process materials in accordance with directions and established procedures.
Start up and shut down furnaces and/or reactors, regulate temperatures and process time cycles; perform security checks during processing cycles.
Monitor power fluctuations, water temperatures and gas flows being constantly alert for leaks of dangerous gases or chemicals.
Assist with the preparation of special racks for holding graphite parts and the fabrication of simple graphite replacement parts for processing equipment.
Maintain accurate and up to date production records.
Responsible for the cleaning of processing equipment and performing highly repetitive and routine visual, dimensional and mechanical inspection of graphite utilizing standardized inspection and testing methods.
Replacement of tubes, felt, etc in furnaces, cleaning parts and furnaces along with general maintenance and housekeeping in the area.
Continually improve and monitor quality through product delivery, conformance and performance.