Purification Process Operator

PURIFICATION PROCESS OPERATOR

Reports to:

Technical Supervisor

Purification of various graphite shapes in reactors using chemicals and high temperature processes following established procedures.

• Involves the 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.
• Other duties may involve the 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.

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
• Steel Toe Shoes – Shop Entry and ALL activities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.