Purification Process Operator

Main duties

PURIFICATION PROCESS OPERATOR

Reports to:  Technical Supervisor 

• Fully participate in and support the MERSEN Quality System.

General Description:

• Purification of various graphite shapes in reactors using chemicals and high temperature processes following established procedures.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Involves the loading and unloading of graphite parts into reactor type processing equipment with extreme caution to prevent the possibility of breaking, shipping or cracking of the fabricated part.
• Operate and regulate electric furnaces and/or reactors to process materials in accordance with directions and established procedures.
• Start up and shut down furnaces and/or reactors, regulate temperatures and process time cycles; perform security checks during processing cycles.
• Monitor power fluctuations, water temperatures and gas flows being constantly alert for leaks of dangerous gases or chemicals. 
• Assist with the preparation of special racks for holding graphite parts and the fabrication of simple graphite replacement parts for processing equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up to date production records.
• Responsible for the cleaning of processing equipment and performing highly repetitive and routine visual, dimensional and mechanical inspection of graphite utilizing standardized inspection and testing methods.
• Other duties may involve the replacement of tubes, felt, etc in furnaces, cleaning parts and furnaces along with general maintenance and housekeeping in the area.
• Continually improve and monitor quality through product delivery, conformance and performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Suggested high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Personal Protected Equipment Qualifications (no restrictions):

Goggles – during use of Caustic/Bisulfite and Furnace Packing

Gloves – during use of Caustic/Bisulfite and Chlorine Tank changes

Apron – during use of Caustic/Bisulfite and Chlorine Tank changes

Shield – during use of Caustic/Bisulfite

Boots – during confined space

Respirator – during Chlorine Tank changes and Furnace teardown

Hard Hat – during operation of Crane/Jib or Gantry and Confined Space

Dust Mask – Furnace packing

Safety Glasses w/side shields – Shop Entry, Crane/Jib/Gantry, Furnace packing and Confined space

Fall Protection – Furnace teardown, Confined Space

Body Suit – Furnace teardown

Steal Toe Shoes – Shop Entry and ALL activities

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position.  Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.