Package Assembly Operator

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers, and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities, we can develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of our customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution with four manufacturing facilities in the United States.

This position is responsible for assembling, supplying and maintaining the packages for use in the ADN Synthesis and EHD Reactors. This position adheres to Standard Work Instructions, inspects materials, and completes inspection checklist to produce quality packages that meet or exceed build criteria.

On time and ready to work in area with appropriate PPE at start of shift and actively participates in daily toolbox meeting. Successfully and efficiently complete daily job responsibilities safely and communicate well with Sr. Operators on shift goals/targets. Becomes proficient in all area job tasks with the goal to train to highest level in area. Helps document quality and shift metrics to Sr.

Operator. All job tasks are carried out with quality in mind to ensure packages are correctly built for optimal performance.

• Participates actively in and supports safety efforts to ensure safety of self and others
• Complies with plant and area safety and environmental requirements
• Operates punch press and Punch/Button Table Builds package tops and bottoms ensuring quality of materials and workmanship
• Operates stacking line and installs edge stripping, covering, and side plates
• Disassembles and decontaminates packages
• Operates various stationary cranes to move packages and package parts
• Takes ownership of meeting performance goals including housekeeping, site appearance, and hazard recognition
• Audits quality of work performed
• Completes required paperwork
• Participates in A2E (Lean/Six Sigma) activities to improve process performance
• Progresses through pre-defined job roles within work group

Reports to:

Area Supervisor Team Members:
Package Assembly team and area contractors

• Minimum Associate degree OR High School Diploma/GED plus achievement of a 4 or higher in Locating Information and a 3 or higher in Applied Technology Work Keys.

• Safety conscious with focus on ZERO safety incidents
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively without direct supervision
• Basic technical skills preferred
• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability to learn operation of hydraulic, electric and pneumatic equipment and forklift.
• Ability to learn and operate jib and overhead cranes
• Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Use hand tools and various measurement system instruments
• Ability to make (Locked Out) Hi-voltage cable connections to packages per established procedures
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO:9001) and requirements – able to ensure consistency of operations within the established quality system guidelines.
• Ability to wear Full-face Respirator and heavy chemical suit in a possible High Heat environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to climb ladders
• Willingness to accept overtime as needed
• This job will very likely be night shift
• Willingness to join the Emergency Response Team is a Plus

This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach at various levels; and occasionally perform twisting movements. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and demonstrate sufficient hand dexterity, grasping ability, finger movement, vision, hearing, and depth perception to safely perform assigned tasks.

Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, frequent temperature changes, high humidity, dry conditions, barometric changes, confined spaces, elevated work areas, noise levels above 80 dB, vibration, moving equipment, mechanical hazards, and potential chemical exposures.

Required personal protective equipment may…