Operator

Job Summary

This position works a 12 hour shift schedule with four (4) days on and four (4) days off from 7:00pm until 7:30 am. Operators are responsible for monitoring and maintaining fiber reactors, filtering, transferring, and adjustments of liquids, manufacturing of zirconium batches, filling of finished product containers, and sampling as required. Performs in-process testing on fiber reactor liquids and on liquids being filtered. Accountable to follow all SOPs and GMPs.

Job Description

o Monitor and maintain fiber reactors

o Lock out reactors and perform an air quality test

o Load aluminum ingots (use hoist when needed)

o Dispose of banding and replace pallets as necessary

o Perform HCL and H2O additions

o Monitor and maintain reactor levels until batch completion

o Pump off fiber reactor liquid to designated tank

o Aerate, sample and read tank levels

· Filter, transfer, and adjust liquids as described in standard operating procedures

· Operate a forklift to load and unload materials, transport products, and assist in material handling activities

· Fill finished product containers as described in standard operating procedures

· Manufacture zirconium batches per work order requirements

· Inspect equipment to include, but not limited to forklifts, pumps, lines/hoses, fittings, ladders, etc.

· Accurately record all pertinent processing data, including the addition of raw materials or intermediate products while processing.

· Fulfill written work orders as assigned

· Strong commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to regulatory standards

· Adhere to all safety protocols and always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

· All other tasks assigned by supervision and/or management.

What will it take

Position Requirements

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements and Independency:

Traveling Required: n/a

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, reach, stoop, squat, climb ramps & stairs, push and pull, reach at or below waist level and occasionally overhead, drive (forklift), hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (machinery alarms).

*** Fit for duty physical is required

Job Competencies

IT Skills:  Microsoft Suite experience is preferred but not required

Language Skills: Ability to speak, write, and read English.

Interpersonal Skills:  Adaptability, collaboration, communication

Problem Solving:  Critical thinking, prioritization, flexibility

Teamwork:  Reliability, Accountability, Respect for Diversity

Communication: Nonverbal, written, and oral skills are required