Kettle Operator

About the role

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. The group operates 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, employing more than 2,700 people across North America.

The Kettle Operator processes Tremco Sealants and/or Roofing products by following the process order card, ensuring area readiness for production, including safety and preparation of materials such as pails, drums, and chemical raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines using control boards, Human Machine Interface (HMI computer touch screen), or semi-automatic equipment.
• Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and ensure standards are met.
• Use appropriate scales or measurement devices to add materials to the kettle as specified by batch process orders.
• Read and understand recording instruments, pressure gauges, scales, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Monitor control settings and make necessary adjustments on equipment.
• Accurately record production and downtime via written documentation.
• Test completed batches for quality, adjust as needed to meet specifications, and fill product into specified packaging before palletizing pails or drums.

Requirements

• No prior experience required.
• Basic computer skills (Windows familiarity).
• Lean and VFM (Visual Factory Management) skills and/or willingness to train.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective team player, self-motivated, and quick learner.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend batch-making processes.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to stack 30-pound boxes at high frequencies.
• Ability to lift up to 60-pound pails using mechanical assistance and teamwork.