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DuPont Process Operator in Edina, Minnesota
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Job Description
$2500 Sign On Bonus! ($750 at 30 Days of employment, $750 at 6 Months and $1000 at 1 Year)
Starting Salary $27.50/hr and up. (Depending on Experience)
The Technical Production Operator in the Membrane production area assists with the production of water elements (membrane). Technical Production Operators will be involved in different rotations on the production lines. Technical Production Operators rotate roles (described below) based on business, shift and ergonomics needs. Besides the primary rotations, the operator needs to fix or adjust the machines with hand tools as needed.
Operator Rotation 1 - Machine Operator
Splicing and loading of web rolls onto unwind by job related equipment as needed.
Following splice through machine.
Mixing of chemical vats.
Perform machinery and chemical checks to monitor the process.
Check membrane quality at machine viewing station frequently. Look for and eliminate common defects.
Monitor machines, anticipate and respond to alarms as they arise.
Keep the machine area cleaned and organized. Stack pallets by driving forklift or manually. Empty trash from the area.
Operator Rotation 2 - Chemical Operator
Run machine and make membrane within specifications.
Take off sub-rolls from rewind by using hoist.
Monitor chemical tank levels using a control panel and mix/test new chemical as needed.
Prepare a chemical mix by using dolly, cart, buckets, and vacuum. Mix chemicals manually.
Operator Rotation 3 - Testing Operator
Prepare quality tests, perform quality testing of membrane and chemicals, and document results.
Move membrane carts to staging area by using pallet jack or forklift.
Remove scrap rolls from carts and haul to dumpster by using pallet jack, forklift or manually.
Acquire and apply knowledge of chemicals and reactive chemicals.
Develop the ability to handle chemicals (hazardous materials).
Qualifications
A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. required; a 2-year technical degree (or equivalent) is preferred.
A minimum of 2 or more years of related manufacturing/production experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly is required.
Ability to read, write, and speak English is required.
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to stand; walk (up and down stairs); twist; bend; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb for extended periods of time; and will require the ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and push up to 65 lbs is required.
Ability to work a fixed 8 or 12- hour night shift, fixed schedule; including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed on a regular basis is required.
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