Machine Operator

Axelon Services Corporation

Minnetonka, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calibration, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Health, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, HVAC, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Robotics, Instrumentation, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mathematics, Military, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Product Development, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Space Operations
LOCATION
Minnetonka, MN
POSTED
4 days ago


Summary:

  • Location: Minnetonka, MN
  • Duration: 6 Months


Responsibilities:

  • Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
  • Proactively communicate and address safety concerns.
  • Set-up, operate, and clean membrane production equipment.
  • Conduct handling and mixing of chemicals according to prescribed formulas and procedures. Extensive PPE will be required during this task.
  • Enter production data into database, forms, logs, and SAP accurately, clearly, and completely.
  • Move raw materials and finished products to proper locations.
  • Monitor and document raw material and final product quality, including making adjustments to coating processes to assure membrane meets specifications.
  • Perform troubleshooting to identify and correct root cause of malfunction to minimize scrap.
  • Follow 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 regulations.
  • Support area cycle counts.
  • Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures.
  • Prepare and package membrane.
  • Assist in process changes and new product development.
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead.


Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 year 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 operator.
  • Ability to lift/handle up to 50 lbs.
  • Willingness to work with chemicals, including solvents and acids.
  • Ability to work overtime.
  • Willing to perform preventative maintenance (changing filter, strainers, cleaning).
  • Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, and, on an intermittent basis, respirator protection in the form of a PAPR as well as a chemical resistant suit.


Preferred Skills:

  • 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 degree.
  • Familiarity with plumbing/fluid transfer basics including valve orientation, air bleeding, isolation, and more.
  • Inventory control experience using SAP or other inventory control program.
  • Experience troubleshooting a continuous web or paper handling process.
  • Ability to complete simple shop math calculations (percentages, chemical usage rates, yields, etc.).
  • Programmable Logic Control experience.
  • High attention for detail to ensure safe and accurate chemical mixing.
  • Knowledge and understanding of web-handling manufacturing.
  • Trained to operate a fork truck in a manufacturing area.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Experience working with chemicals.
  • Willingness to be trained and practice forklift operations, LOTO operations, confined space operations (HVAC HEPA Filter Changes).

About the Company

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Axelon Services Corporation