Company Description

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery,
treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and operate a range of water systems – from
food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water
and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio includes chemicals & monitoring
solutions, start-up & operation, membrane & ion exchange products, and custom
engineered equipment.

Job Description

As the Membrane Fabricator, you will operate state-of-the-art membrane coating equipment, including chemical mixing, quality checks, troubleshooting, and packaging. You will perform quality workmanship and keep scheduled deadlines to meet customer expectations. You will work shifts that are 12-hours long on a rotating week schedule from 6am-6pm.

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Membrane Fabricator, you will:

Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and auditsProactively communicate and address safety concernsSet-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipmentConduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures (strong acids, bases, and solvents are used in regular process)Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completelyMove raw materials and finished products to proper locationsMonitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications, and perform and document cell tests on membranePerform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrapFollow all life-critical policies and procedures (Lock-out/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Line-Break)Contain, label, store, and transfer hazardous waste according to applicable regulationsMay be required to unload and test bulk chemical tankersSupport area cycle counts, inventory control, SAP transactionsPerform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration proceduresPrepare and package membrane samplesAssist in process changes and new product developmentPerform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year (12-months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, chemical mixer/handler, or military service in a technical background -OR- minimum of 6 months of experience as a membrane operatorAbility to lift/handle up to 50 lbs

Eligibility Requirements:

Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acidsAbility to work overtimeWilling to perform preventative maintenance (changing filter, strainers, cleaning)Ability to work a schedule that rotates days of the week and includes every other weekend coverage, resulting in working seven out of every fourteen daysAbility to work a 12-hour shift scheduleWillingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, on an intermittent basis, respirator protection in the form of a PAPRWillingness to be trained and practice forklift operations, LOTO operations, confined space operations (HVAC HEPA Filter Changes)

Desired Characteristics:

Associate’s Degree in engineering, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing, chemistry, or similar technical associates degreeFamiliarity with plumbing/ fluid transfer basics including valve orientation, air bleeding, isolation, and moreInventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control programExperience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper handling processAbility to complete simple shop math calculations (percentages, chemical usage rates, yields, etc.)Experience using lab equipment such as FTIR (Fourier transform infraredspectroscopy), UV-Vis (ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy), Karl Fisher, viscometer, conductivity meter, micrometer, or other similar lab equipmentProgrammable Logic Control experienceHigh attention for detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixingKnowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturingTrained to operate a fork truck in a manufacturing areaStrong communication skillsAbility to learn and understands all policies, practices, and proceduresExperience working with chemicals

Additional Information

At Veolia WTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.