Treater Operator - (3rd Shift) - Ridgeway at isola

Ridgeway, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

22.25

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Operation, Setup, Adjustments, Quality Assurance, Chemical Handling, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Communication, Maintenance Assistance, SAP Transactions, Tape Measure Usage, Lean/Six Sigma, Forklift Operation, Problem Solving, Documentation, Material Handling

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is to improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a Treater Operator (3rd Shift) at our Ridgeway, SC facility. Shift Schedule: 3rd Shift 9:00pm - 5:30am Sunday to Thursday (Extended shift and weekend overtime work required) Skill Level: D Compensation: $22.25 per hour (plus $1.25 per hour shift differential) THE ROLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Effectively/efficiently set-up the Treater per established parameters (recipes/speed matrix) and other machine settings per specifications and guidelines during start-up, changeover and shutdown operations. Make necessary adjustments to maintain and ensure both physical and cosmetic performance of treated materials per established criteria. Maintain maximum machine uptime and product yields. Move varnishes and solvents from the mix room(s) to the Treaters and vice versa. Ensures the correct raw materials are used per Work Order BOM. Conduct and document all product test required by product specification including treated weight, scale flow, minimum viscosity/flow window and volatile content. Works in conjunction with Quality Assurance to ensure the materials produced conform to internal and industry quality criteria and specifications. Handle and store chemicals properly, including disposal of chemical waste per internal and RCRA standards. Respond to chemical spills and properly handle the disposal of hazardous waste. Effectively communicates with Area Lead and/or Maintenance when equipment problems arise. Effectively communicates with Engineering and Quality Assurance to address any quality issues with the produced product or raw materials. Record all downtime and stoppage and all necessary paperwork. Effectively use a tape measure and other measuring devices as necessary. Assist in Preventive Maintenance as assigned. Cross train in other areas. Perform SAP transactions. Ability to work in a physical environment with exposures to chemicals, noise, dust, and lifting up to 50lbs. Assist other operators to ensure timely shipment of product. Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas including equipment, tools, and work surfaces. Use Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies to improve the process. All employees will be required to participate in training and continuous improvement events. Ability to work within a company registered/compliant to National and International Standards and Requirements, and contribute to those standards and requirements. For example: ISO, EICC, OSHA, etc. Perform other duties as assigned. STRATEGIC FOCUS: Meet all safety, quality, production and on-time metrics. Be a driving force on all plant initiative projects. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Operate a treater within the given quality boundaries to maintain. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Fork lift license is required. Proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED. Previous experience with complex/continuous machine operation preferred. Previous experience using a PC. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB: Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and multi-task. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization. Ability to pass pulmonary function test. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication is essential. PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS In this role you maybe be required to stand up to 10 hours per shift and with frequent bending, reaching, and grasping. You will also need to lift, pull or push up to 50 pounds. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: (All positions with the exception of those in an office require completion of Physical Demands Assessment)

Responsibilities

The operator is responsible for setting up and adjusting the Treater machine according to established parameters to ensure material quality and maximize uptime and yields. This includes moving raw materials, conducting required product tests, and communicating equipment or quality issues to relevant personnel.