Chemical Manufacturing Operator I

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This role will be initially focused with the MoO2Cl2 process and support both our downtown Milwaukee facility and our M0 location (12255 W Carmen Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225). Once fully transited to M0, the focus will be assisting the qualification and operation of the high-volume manufacturing reactor.

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Chemical Manufacturing Operator sets up and operates limited departmental equipment to perform bulk material processing, standard chemical preparations perform reactive gas reactions, chemical purification

You will have the opportunity to:

• Handle and load powdered raw materials and change compressed gas cylinders
• Monitor Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) to ensure efficient operation of automated production equipment and environment protecting equipment
• Produce accurate and detailed production logs and records
• Grind, pelletize and package air-sensitive and corrosive materials in sealed enclosures
• Maintains high level of housekeeping and cleanliness to support high-end electronics customers
• Sample products and submit for analytical tests using the computer system
• Accurately complete labor data entry along with material goods issuing and receipting into the ERP system
• Read SOP’s & Work Instructions
• Work closely with technical groups to manufacture new and developing materials
• Move materials, supplies and equipment with forklifts, powered pallet jacks and high reach equipment.
• Support our new and growing facility
• Produce accurate and detailed production logs and records
• Grind, pelletize and package air-sensitive and corrosive materials in sealed enclosures
• Maintains high level of housekeeping and cleanliness to support high-end electronics customers
• Sample products and submit for analytical tests using the computer system
• Accurately complete labor data entry along with material goods issuing and receipting into the ERP system
• Read SOP’s & Work Instructions
• Work closely with technical groups to manufacture new and developing materials
• Move materials, supplies and equipment with forklifts, powered pallet jacks and high reach equipment.
• Support our new and growing facility

Requirements:

• A Highschool Degree, HSED, GED or equivalent years of relevant experience
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry
• An education generally equivalent to an Associate's degree in chemistry from a two-year college or technical school or a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics (or other related hard science) is acceptable in lieu of work experience
• Ability to report to both Milwaukee locations throughout the course of a week
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds at shoulder height
• Requires the use of safety glasses, safety shoes, a respirator, and protective clothing such as a uniform or lab coat. Other, more specialized protective gear may be required occasionally
• Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with SAP and LIMs is preferred

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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