Company DescriptionVeolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery,treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and operate a range of water systems - fromfood and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure waterand heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio includes chemicals & monitoringsolutions, start-up & operation, membrane & ion exchange products, and customengineered equipment.Job DescriptionAs the Membrane Fabricator, you will operate state-of-the-art membrane coating equipment, including chemical mixing, quality checks, troubleshooting, and packaging. You will perform quality workmanship and keep scheduled deadlines to meet customer expectations. You will work shifts that are 12-hours long, starting at 5:50pm (night) on a rotating week schedule.Essential Responsibilities:As the Membrane Fabricator, you will:
Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits
Proactively communicate and address safety concerns
Set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment
Conduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures (strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in regular process)
Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completely
Move raw materials and finished products to proper locations
Monitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications, and perform and document cell tests on membrane
Perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrap
Follow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Line-Break)
Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulations
May be required to unload and test bulk chemical tankers
Support area cycle counts, inventory control, SAP transactions
Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures
Prepare and package membrane samples
Assist in process changes and new product development
Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead
QualificationsQualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year (12-months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technical background -OR- minimum of 6 months of experience as a membrane operator
Ability to lift/handle up to 50 lbs
Eligibility Requirements:
Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acids
Ability to work overtime
Ability to work a schedule that rotates days of the week and includes every other weekend coverage, resulting in working seven out of every fourteen days
Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, on an intermittent basis, a full-face respirator
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job
Desired Characteristics:
Associate's Degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similar technical associates degree
Inventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control program
Experience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper handling process
Ability to complete simple shop math calculations (percentages, chemical usage rates, yields, etc.)
Experience using lab equipment such as FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), UV-Vis (ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy), Karl Fisher, viscometer, conductivity meter, micrometer, or other similar lab equipment
Programmable Logic Control experience
High attention for detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixing
Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing
Trained to operate a fork truck in a manufacturing area
Strong communication skills
Ability to learn and understands all policies, practices, and procedures
Experience working with chemicals
Additional InformationAt Veolia WTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace!As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.