Skilled/Highly Skilled Chemical Operators

Company: Emerald Performance Materials
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities:







Abides by all safety rules



Understands and uses the handling and safety procedures for all raw materials and finished goods.



Ensures the use of appropriate proper personal protective equipment (PPE).



Demonstrates and uses a complete understanding of chemical blending, including equipment function and proper use



Uses knowledge of physical and chemical properties to operate safely and efficiently



Operates mix tanks, agitators, and other pumps as directed by supervisor. Operates all



instruments in production room



Uses detailed procedures to manufacture safe and quality products. Weighs out quantities of raw materials and pours and/or pumps materials into vessels. Monitors and controls blending processes.



Make adjustments to batches per laboratory instruction



Troubleshoots processing problems and takes corrective action when possible. Seeks assistance when necessary



Takes corrective actions when an alarm condition exists. Takes actions necessary in an emergency situation to help minimize danger to personnel and to the environment.



Other duties as assigned







Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:







* Position requires at least five years manufacturing or other relevant experienc

* High school diploma or equivalen

* A strong mechanical aptitude is require

* Experience with DCS or PLC desire

* Must have willingness to work a continuous seven day schedule (rotating days off) on any three shifts and readily except overtime without restrictio

* Must have a strong work ethic with a can-do attitude

* Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and have computer literac

* Must have a good safety approach to wor

* Must be capable of learning equipment maintenance and have the flexibility to adapt to chang

* Must be able to lift 55 lbs and capable of walking stairs and working both indoors and outdoors as neede

* Must be able to wear proper PPE including a respirato

* The ability to multitask and make decisions effectively are critical job competencie

* Excellent attendance and work ethic are desired

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