Technical Operator (EG

Technical Operator (EG)

Are you looking to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for you as a Technical Operator (EG). This is Us:
You know us. You just didn't know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on "Creating Tomorrow's Solutions". WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it's protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements.

We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us.

What You Will Do:

• The Technical Operator works in small teams focused on the safe and efficient harvest of polysilicon from reactors to ensure continuous operations.
• To complete this task, Technical Operators will open and reassemble reactors and operate various forms of mobile equipment and overhead cranes.
• Additionally, Technical Operators will input batch and downtime information into digital tracking systems, report on various production issues, and provide feedback to technical staff.
• Technical Operators will work with management to achieve reactor turnaround standards and also to find ways to optimize and continuously improve efficiencies, throughput, and uptime.
• Technical Operators will have support staff as needed and they are expected to contact them whenever additional expertise is required.
• Operators are obligated to follow company policies regarding health and environmental protection, work safety, plant safety and quality.
• Operators are responsible for RCRA generation as relating to container and labeling usage, maintenance and storage functions, and regular inspections of RCRA applicable areas as well as other duties as they are assigned.

Opening and reassembling reactors to harvest polysilicon

Work with management to achieve reactor turnaround standards

Input downtime information into the downtime tracking system

Report on production issues, provide feedback to technical staff

Ensure housekeeping and 6S standards are met in assigned areas

Contact appropriate personnel when additional expertise is required

Identify opportunities to improve throughput and uptime

Follow company policies regarding health and environmental protection, work safety, plant safety and quality

Responsible for RCRA generation as relating to container and labeling usage, maintenance and storage functions, and regular inspections of RCRA applicable areas

Other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Diploma or GED are required

Type of Experience Needed:
Technical and mechanical aptitude as well as basic computer skills

Type of Knowledge, Skills, and/or Licensing/Certification

Required:

• Physical strength and endurance are essential for this position
• The ability to effectively communicate with team members and other stakeholders
• Skill set to operate in a fast-paced production environment while focusing on safety, quality, and precision
• Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and vibration
• Must be able to work 12-hour, rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, etc...)
• Be able to work day shift, second shift or rotating swing shift

What Do We Offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing fund

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application. Reference Code: 30759