Treater Operator

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is to improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a Flex Treater Operator (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift coverage) at our Ridgeway, SC facility.

Assigned Schedule: All three shifts based on need (Extended shift and weekend overtime work required)

Compensation: $21.50 per hour

THE ROLE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively/efficiently set-up the Treater per established parameters (recipes/speed matrix) and other machine settings per specifications and guidelines during start-up, changeover and shutdown operations.
• Make necessary adjustments to maintain and ensure both physical and cosmetic performance of treated materials per established criteria.
• Maintain maximum machine uptime and product yields.
• Move varnishes and solvents from the mix room(s) to the Treaters and vice versa.
• Ensures the correct raw materials are used per Work Order BOM.
• Conduct and document all product test required by product specification including treated weight, scale flow, minimum viscosity/flow window and volatile content.
• Works in conjunction with Quality Assurance to ensure the materials produced conform to internal and industry quality criteria and specifications.
• Handle and store chemicals properly, including disposal of chemical waste per internal and RCRA standards.
• Respond to chemical spills and properly handle the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Effectively communicates with Area Lead and/or Maintenance when equipment problems arise.
• Effectively communicates with Engineering and Quality Assurance to address any quality issues with the produced product or raw materials.
• Record all downtime and stoppage and all necessary paperwork.
• Effectively use a tape measure and other measuring devices as necessary.
• Assist in Preventive Maintenance as assigned.
• Cross train in other areas.
• Perform SAP transactions.
• Ability to work in a physical environment with exposures to chemicals, noise, dust, and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Assist other operators to ensure timely shipment of product.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas including equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
• Use Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies to improve the process.
• All employees will be required to participate in training and continuous improvement events.
• Ability to work within a company registered/compliant to National and International Standards and Requirements, and contribute to those standards and requirements. For example: ISO, EICC, OSHA, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

STRATEGIC FOCUS:

• Meet all safety, quality, production and on-time metrics.
• Be a driving force on all plant initiative projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Operate a treater within the given quality boundaries to maintain.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Fork lift license is required.
• Proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous experience with complex/continuous machine operation preferred.
• Previous experience using a PC.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• 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 employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• 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.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to pass pulmonary function test.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: (All positions with the exception of those in an office require completion of Physical Demands Assessment

This is a safety-sensitive role. All offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening.

Isola is a global company employing a diverse and multicultural workforce. We strive to develop a culture that encourages open dialogue and the sharing of ideas.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Worldwide opportunities exist for people of all backgrounds and experiences.