Chemical/Furnace Operator

Chemical/Furnace Operator Details:

• Direct Hire position
• $27.00 to $30.00 /hour
• Various shifts available

• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained, safety and environmental procedures are followed, and identify and report unsafe conditions. Correct unsafe conditions if possible. 
• Maintain competency in the operation of the atomizing furnace, gas preheating furnace, nozzle installation and operation, the two atomizer process lines, screeners, multi-cyclones, filters, blenders, tumblers, classifiers, conveyors, and packaging stations throughout the department as well as any new equipment installed within the department.
• Manufacture product to specification by following recipes and monitoring process conditions at the equipment and on the computerized Human Machine Interface (HMI) system.
• Participate in the troubleshooting process for quality issues and machine breakdowns or failures.
• Follow departmental work instructions and procedures to ensure safe, quality, and efficient output.
• Follow production schedule, perform transactions in ERP system and label goods in accordance with work instructions. Must be able to perform all required tasks in the ERP system (SAP) 
• Effectively communicate production status to incoming shift to ensure production continuance.
• Communicate quality and / or scheduling issues to shift coworkers and direct supervisor. 
• Exhibit a teamwork approach, proactively assist co-workers.
•  When appropriate, assist maintenance crew in identifying and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, corrective action, repair and assist with preventative maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and a clutter free, clean, and organized work area in accordance with 5S policies and practices
• Assist with development and implementation of standard operating procedures, work instructions and Job Safety Analysis