Chemical Operator

Job Description

Production is run on a 24 hour 7 day/week basis. Rotating 12 hour shift work is required

Position Summary:

• Operation and monitoring of various chemical processes for the manufacture of high purity chemicals used in the semiconductor and allied industries.
• Record operating process data in an accurate, concise and neat manner. Statistical process control charting of critical process variables.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment. Perform minor plant maintenance functions as required, i.e., valve replacements and rebuilding, tubing/piping replacement, general pump maintenance and other general equipment maintenance.
• Collect samples for quality assurance testing and perform various routine chemical analysis.
• Maintain operations inventories, i.e., spare and replacement parts, raw materials and finished products.

Position Requirements:

• High school graduate. Some math, chemistry or science courses desirable.
• Prior pilot plant or production plant experience in the chemical, petroleum, food processing, or pharmaceutical industries recommended.
• Prior experience with hazardous chemicals, such as air sensitive, flammable, reactive and corrosive materials, is useful.
• Prior safety training in first aid, CPR, Hazmat, Emergency response is useful.
• Conscientious and common sense attitude toward safety due to position requirements of handling a variety of hazardous materials is required.
• Good mechanical aptitude and hands on capability is required.
• Strong, able-bodied person. Must be able to lift 50 to 80 lb.
• Some knowledge of use of a personal computer and word processing/spreadsheet software is helpful but not required.