Chemical Operator I

BASF Catalysts

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a LD Chemical Operator you will follow work instructions, procedures and product specifications; adds specified amounts of raw materials into vessels or blending tanks; sets valves to feed liquid and solid materials through equipment units. You will set controls in specified sequence on control panel to start automatic feed. Weigh out quantities of powdered or liquid chemicals, following formula sheets. Start and monitors feed of solid or semi-solid materials through equipment units, such as mills, heating vessels and mixing tanks. Dump pre-weighed ingredients into tanks, hoppers, or ball/continuous mills. Adjust controls and valves to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels. Observe chemical reactions; monitors gauges, samples and data recorders; and receives notification from analytical laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments. Observe gauges, and instruments, turns valves, and moves controls to regulate temperatures, pressures, and flow of steam, coolant, and chemical constituents through system to effect prescribed reaction within critical limits, according to knowledge of equipment and process. Draw samples of product at specified stages of synthesis and performs standard tests to determine if manufacturing is proceeding efficiently and in conformity with specifications. Attach hoses, pumps or transfer equipment to move completed slurry to holding area or manufacturing coating equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, required

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated enhanced math and/or science ability, preferred
2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

Responsibilities

Follow work instructions, procedures and product specifications; adds specified amounts of raw materials into vessels or blending tanks; sets valves to feed liquid and solid materials through equipment units.
Set controls in specified sequence on control panel to start automatic feed.
Weigh out quantities of powdered or liquid chemicals, following formula sheets.
Start and monitors feed of solid or semi-solid materials through equipment units, such as mills, heating vessels and mixing tanks.
Dump pre-weighed ingredients into tanks, hoppers, or ball/continuous mills.
Adjust controls and valves to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels.
Observe chemical reactions; monitors gauges, samples and data recorders; and receives notification from analytical laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments.
Observe gauges, and instruments, turns valves, and moves controls to regulate temperatures, pressures, and flow of steam, coolant, and chemical constituents through system to effect prescribed reaction within critical limits, according to knowledge of equipment and process.
Draw samples of product at specified stages of synthesis and performs standard tests to determine if manufacturing is proceeding efficiently and in conformity with specifications.
Attach hoses, pumps or transfer equipment to move completed slurry to holding area or manufacturing coating equipment.