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Chemical Operator

DAK Americas

Chemical Operator

Gaston, SC +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities
    • Conduct chemical operations that create intermediates for PET plastic molding compound
    • Perform activities related to production services, product sampling, packing, and materials handling outside of the control room in the production areas.
    • Utilize auxiliary machinery like vacuum jets, pumps, and heat exchangers to operate production equipment like filter and dryer systems, oxidizers, and distillation equipment
    • Oversee and maintain process-specific equipment in the Intermediates Area
    • Ensure weekly ISO audit in completed timely and thoroughly.
    • Verify and review work instruction paper work (for example mix sheets, transitions sheets, SU/SD etc…)
    • Review and document shift/area activities in the area log book.
    • Complete entries for shift/daily reports.

    SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Assist in Area Safety duties as prescribed in addition to being a Safety Role Model for operators.
    • Ensure weekly safety requirements are completed.
    • Assist in reviewing and signing Safe Work Permits as needed.
    • Ensure area/shift team completes MACT/Title V Environmental documentation and send appropriate notifications.
    • Receive guidance and training from Instructor-Safety Coordinator.
    • Communicate status of operational-technical training weekly to Instructor-Safety coordinator.
    • Serve on the plant ERT (Emergency Response Team)

    REQUIREMENTS

    1. PIMS/LIMS

    2. PC Operation

    MANDATORY JOB QUALIFICATIONS

    • Must be high school graduate or equivalent
    • Must be able to read with comprehension and interpret job/division polices and procedures
    • Must be able to write legibly
    • Must be able to communicate clearly with others orally, in writing and electronically
    • Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
    • Must be able to work overtime as requested

    You should be proficient in:

    • Machine Setups for Production Runs
    • Blueprint Reading
    • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
    • Packaging Experience
    • Excellent Communication Skills
    • Shop Math Skills
  • Locations
    Gaston, SC • Moncks Corner, SC