Resin Operator

DuPont•Newark, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers The Pencader Site in Newark, DE has an exciting opportunity for Resin Manufacturing Operators to join our team! Utilize your problem-solving skills in this role as you work to manufacture Vespel® parts in accordance with all safety, quality, and production best practices in order to meet all customer requirements and continuously grow the Vespel® business. DuPont offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 15 days of vacation starting, a variable bonus plan, and much more! The incumbents will monitor and operate equipment and facilities, including field equipment, insuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. They will maintain safety standards always and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary. They will also rotate through various roles within the shop, including, in some cases, a control room rotation. The goal of this position is to efficiently and effectively operate and maintain the plant equipment and systems in a way that safely produces quality products, minimizes cost, and protects the environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Basic math and computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.
Demonstrated team player and results driven
Able to contribute to continuous improvement through observation, attention to detail and follow through
Ability to write and interpret written instructions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to changing priorities and demonstrates self-management
Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, respirator, protective eyewear, face shields, etc.
Willing and able to lift up to 45 pounds and complete work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, reach overhead, and climb stairs
Strong mechanical skills (knowledge of standard hand tools)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience manufacturing resin
At least 3 years of manufacturing or related experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Working with a team.
Start-up, operation and shutdown of equipment.
Perform basic maintenance.
Perform laboratory analysis to ensure product quality standards are met.
Operate computers and electronic controllers to monitor process variables.
Perform area patrols to visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and environmental regulations.
Use computer-based systems such as SAP, IP21, Email and MS Office Suite
Packaging of finished product
Operate fork trucks and motorized equipment.