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Job Title: Chemical Operator
Job Description:
Monitor moisture of important manufacturing materials to ensure production standards are met at all times. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collection and moisture analysis of feed materials. Additional testing may include drainage and sieving. This role is primarily focused on collecting and analyzing data to effectively monitor production processes and ensure safety, quality, environmental, and production standards.
Other Responsibilities:
- Monitor systems to ensure sampling occurs at needed times; will include communication with operators to verify sampling times
- Sample collection, moisture calculations, operation of ovens, scales and basic lab equipment
- Conduct moisture analysis on feed and oxide materials; conduct laboratory analysis on other materials as needed; additional testing of drainage and sieving when needed
- Assist with the establishment of operating procedures for the laboratory and other areas of the company as needed
- Advise shift managers on technical operating problems
- Assist shift supervisor(s) and lead person(s) in training production staff on production, safety, and quality issues
- Take immediate action when observing safety violations that are life threatening or pose risk of serious injury, otherwise, advise shift supervisor of safety and procedural violations or variances so the shift supervisor can take the appropriate action
- Ensure cleanliness of laboratory
- Sit on and participate in meetings, teams, and training seminars
- All other duties and projects as assigned by management
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- One to three (1-3) years of experience in a laboratory, or similar production operation preferred
- Experience in materials sampling and sample preparation preferred
- Experience with sample preparation equipment (scales, ovens, sieves, etc.)
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
