Chemical Blend Technician

About the Role

Handle and/or feed material, set up, operate, monitor and/or tend complex equipment to perform related multi-process operations in the manufacture or movement of products. Work to quality standards and specifications in accordance with established practices, processes, regulations, guidelines, and standards in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Abide by, enforce, and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all company safety standards and regulations.
• Set up, prepare, tend, and/or operate multiple process machines, equipment, and materials for production runs, and conduct test runs of machines to ensure their proper operation.
• Operate or tend equipment or machines involved in the blending and/or initial processing/cutting of natural and/or synthetic fiber/material in compliance with established specifications.
• Handle a wide variety of configurations and specifications. Read and interpret orders and prioritize tasks based on customer-driven timelines and availability of materials.
• Analyze proportions and perform complex calculations and configurations of material to be used in the production process to maximize overall yields and minimize waste.
• Select required material and/or feed, handle, prepare, and/or weigh/measure material based on calculations for in-process or finished goods processes.
• Monitor equipment and processes to ensure adherence to standards. Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and fiber/material entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is operating correctly; adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, pressure, tension, and/or speed.
• Follow specifications for the processing of material. Examine and feel products to identify defects and variations from processing standards.
• Accurately maintain and record production information, communicate with supervisor and relevant personnel on the condition of the operation/production and any unusual circumstances or issues.
• Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
• Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Train more junior or new associates in appropriate safety procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Cover shift or unit supervisor responsibilities in the absence of a shift or unit supervisor.
• Actively contribute to continuous process improvement. Participate in training and continuous learning opportunities; meet training and/or certification requirements of the job, department, product, or area as designated/defined in work instructions and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, over one (1) year up to and including two (2) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; or any combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Skills

• Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies: Industrial Control software, Enterprise Resource Planning Software, Word Processing software, Spreadsheet Software, and Electronic Mail software.
• Basic computers and electronics.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on the set-up, preparation, and/or operation of 3 or more of the equipment/machinery used in the production process (for Multi-Machine operators).
• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo, including uses of chemicals, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safe operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

May be required to hold certification for the operation of industrial trucks.