DOT-FAA Machine Operator I

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily operational tasks of the Aerospace production team at the Huntsville site, such as:
  • Slurry preparation utilizing ball mills and/or continuous mill
  • Coating substrates by hand or coating foil by operating machinery to produce catalysts to be used in converters
  • Coining coated foil to produce catalysts cores
  • Corrugating foil to produce substrate foil to be coated
  • Loading cylinders with catalysts (disc substrates and/or coined foil substrates)
  • Kitting components for process orders and creating associated paperwork, routers, BOMs
  • Washing converters for service to be tested
  • Performing recore/upcore cutting tasks on customer-owned units
  • Performing pressure tests on finished converters per acceptance test plans as required by customer
• Utilize work instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture ozone/VOC converters
• Navigate to specification documents and translate to daily production steps
• Troubleshoot production equipment, fixtures, and machinery related to slurry, foil, coating, or loading assets
• Clean and maintain strong housekeeping in all operating areas
• Utilize batch tickets and/or lot packages to produce based on part number
• Utilize a forklift to maneuver parts/materials as required
• Don required PPE per task and advocate for strong EHS protocols
• Handle chemicals, powders, and additives as required for various production tasks
• Consult, supervise, engineering, etc as non-routine issues arise

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1+ year experience in operations, manufacturing, and/or operating automated machinery
• Familiarity with utilizing WIs/SOPs to ensure product meets all quality requirements
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment with troubleshooting experience
• Willing to perform manual manufacturing tasks (hand-dip, loading, utility, etc.)
• Willing to execute production tasks in slurry, coating, foil production, MRO, utility, and shipping areas for the Aerospace department
• Able to work overtime as required for business-critical items
• Able to stand for several hours in a shift to complete production tasks or operate equipment

Preferred: Member of the HAZWOPER team.

Pay

Pay Range: $23.96/hr to $34/hr

Shift differential: $0.50/hr for day shift and $2.50/hr for night shift

Benefits

• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance