Chemical Operator

Role Overview

Air Liquide seeks a Chemical Operator in Newport, DE to support and guide production and testing equipment as part of the Manufacturing Group. The role involves operating within a 12‑hour shift schedule with day‑night rotation.

• Guide and maintain automatic and manual chemical process systems, following operating procedures, specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes, and procedures.
• Perform liquid/chemical batch manufacturing, maintaining familiarity with production machines.
• Operate in C1D1 and C1D2 Explosion Proof environments, handling hazardous materials and solvent extraction.
• Monitor and adjust process variables such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates.
• Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedure.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot first‑line process pathways and equipment malfunctions.
• Uphold company safety, environmental and quality standards, including waste disposal, workplace cleanliness, and safety improvement programs.
• Adhere to all company policies, including attendance, safety, operating procedures, quality, and professional conduct.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Experience with C1D1 and C1D2 Explosion Proof environments and hazardous material handling.
• Good written and computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Physical stamina for manual labor, lifting heavy objects, continuous standing.
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional overtime.

• Good judgment, attention to detail, and manual dexterity.
• Strong multitasking, communication, interpersonal, organizational, numerical, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize time efficiently.

• Pay: $25.75 per hour.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability insurance.
• 14‑week paid childbirth benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Air Liquide welcomes and considers applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background.