About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Electro Optic Materials

Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

To add to our valuable team of dedicated employees, the Quapaw site is currently seeking an Operator in High Purity Chemicals & Refining operation.

What you will be doing

Set up and operate recycling processes and production of Germanium Tetrachloride and refining furnaces
Operate processes via HMI computer
Ensure quality of product as defined by customer specifications
Pull sampling of waste streams to ensure operations meet governmental requirements
Supporting role setting up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research or process control
Support conducting chemical laboratory tests of various chemical solutions and samples

Who we are looking for

You have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
You are proficient with computers
You are able to read and interpret documents such as work instructions and procedure manuals
You are able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
You are able to use a respirator to be a member of the HAZWOPER team

Your Key Accountabilities

Executes assigned tasks in General Production following standard operating procedures and safety/quality requirements.
Maintains accuracy and completeness of records, documentation, and transactions in line with controls.
Recognizes issues or inconsistencies and supports the continuous improvement of work procedures and instructions.
Supports colleagues and responds to stakeholder requests in a timely, professional manner.
Maintains accurate documentation and records in line with policies and procedures.
Escalates issues, risks, and deviations promptly to supervisor and follows through on corrective actions.

Who we are looking for

for recruiting purposes only

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

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HPC Production Operator

Your Key Accountabilities

Who we are looking for