Operator II, Onsite - Ames, IA

Operator II, Onsite - Ames, IA

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At Hach (), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy‑to‑use solutions.

• Prepare machines for a production cycle, performing calibration, cleaning and other activities
• Monitor and properly adjust machine settings
• Check parts with precision, using appropriate measuring tools
• Conduct tests to check the operation of machines on a regular basis
• Troubleshoot issues that might occur during the shift
• Verify output to detect any machine‑related mistakes or flaws
• Create and manage records of approved and defective units or final products
• Create and maintain activity logs
• Adhere to health and safety regulations
• Possess manual dexterity and good coordination
• Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude
• Resolve minor problems, recognize normal and unusual situations
• Learn machine operations (including set up and changeover), and/or kitting
• Have the ability to work with manual and/or power equipment
• Have good oral and written communication skills

• HS diploma/GED or equivalent preferred
• Six months production experience required
• Six months mechanical experience or equivalent required
• Ability to work with manual and/or power equipment
• Good oral and written communication skills

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, constantly required to sit, may occasionally squat, turn/twist, or reach, and is constantly using hands to handle objects and computer keyboards. The employee may occasionally walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell. Employees must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel‑toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.

Contacts are not allowed.

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check and possible pre‑employment physical and/or credit history review. Hach will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal Law.

You can apply for this role through the Careers Page at  (or through the Workday “Find Jobs” function if you are a current employee).

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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The compensation range for this role is $20.00 – $20.00 USD per hour. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the…