Utility Operator Trainee (Assistant Production Operator)

Covestro AG•South Deerfield, MA

60d

About The Position

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. What We Offer The Utility Operator supports the production of quality films. You will receive training to perform the daily activities associated with the specialty film production process. The starting pay for this role is $23.35 + shift differential. This is a full time role that includes competitive pay, shift differential, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period). You must follow standard operating procedures and ensure that health, safety and compliance is your highest priority. This role allows you to learn more about our plant operations and can open the door to career opportunities with increased responsibilities. You are part of the Strategic business entity Specialty Films - We are a global team developing specialty films solutions for a broad customer base with focus on the segments Automotive, Medical and Security. As a leading partner for high-quality, customized technical specialty films, we support our customers with innovative, customized solutions to make the world a brighter place. As global supplier of technical specialty films with focus on polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane films, also supplemented with coated films, with production locations in Europe, North America and Asia, we supply films of consistent high quality to all the world's major markets. Our films do a lot more than you might think, given the properties of the plastics on which they are based and as one of the global leaders in the field of plastic films, our material development activities are geared to technologies of the future.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be willing to work shifts; Positions available on day shift (7am-7pm) and night shift (7pm - 7am)
Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs of weight, climb stairs, lift and pull 10 lbs of weight in the overhead position, work in ambient room temperature of 100 degrees, and work safely around numerous hot surfaces and rotating equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge of the film/sheet extrusion process is a plus
1-2 years in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Assist Operators with running the production lines
Assist Operators with starting up, operating, cleaning and shutting down processing equipment
Drive a fork truck in a safe manner and change batteries
Supplying / cutting packaging supplies
Cutting scrap and process rework materials
Record process and product information, testing samples, completing order paperwork and packaging materials