Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

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.

Shift Schedule: Rotating 12 hour shifts starting at 5:50 PM CST to 6:00 AM CST

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

Required:

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 lbsWillingness 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 (PPE), 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)

Preferred:

Experience working with chimicalsFamiliarity 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 infrared spectroscopy), UV-Vis (ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy), Karl Fisher, viscometer, conductivity meter, micrometer, or other similar lab equipmentProgrammable Logic Control experienceStrong attention for detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixingKnowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturingTrained to operate a fork lift in a manufacturing areaStrong communication skillsAbility to learn and understands all policies, practices, and procedures

Additional Information

Pay Scale: $26.00 per hour. This number includes a $3.00 shift differential and $2.00 adder for 12 hour shifts.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

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

Benefits:
● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
● Life Insurance
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Parental Leave
● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
● AD&D Insurance
● Disability Insurance
● Tuition Reimbursement

 

 

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law.

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