Maintenace Polymer Operator

Responsibilities:
Job Description

Our site in Richmond, Virginia is seeking individuals to join our team of polymer specialists.  Candidates with advanced electrical, instrumentation or millwright experience are encouraged to apply. The site operates three continuous polymerization lines producing nylon-based resin pellets, Zytel® & HTN (High Temperature Nylon).  Our products are used extensively in the automotive industry along with numerous other applications where the resins can withstand high temperatures and provide a lighter material to replace metals.

Richmond Zytel® employs high performance work practices and Polymer Specialists will be responsible but not limited to: 

Operating the process in one to three of six process areas allowing shift team flexibility

Performing routine maintenance while on shift as well as potentially participating in a maintenance rotation to assist with more complex maintenance and overhauls

Performing administrative tasks while on shift as well as participating in a day turn rotation to manage the day-to-day functions to run the business

Safety standards and operating procedures must be maintained, and employees will initiate emergency procedures when necessary.

Successful candidate will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Qualifications:
The following qualifications are required for this role:  

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Willing and able to work a 12-hr. rotating shift schedule

Willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice, call-in as required

Willing to train in multiple process areas as well as do maintenance work and perform administrative functions

Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel-toed boots, hardhat, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)

Willing and able to climb up and down several flights of stairs several times per shift; able to lift 55 lbs.; work inside and outside for extended periods of time.  

  

The following additional skill sets are preferred by the site: 

Associate degree or higher, or 48+ college credit hours, technical education

Four or more years of industrial/manufacturing experience

Experience as an industrial electrician, millwright, pipe fitter, welder, or machinist

Demonstrated experience/competency in any of the following:  Engineering, Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechanical

Experience/competency in any of the following:  Manufacturing Operations, Control Systems, ISO Systems or Basic Science

Experience/competency in any of the following:    Computer Applications, Accounting, Planning & Scheduling or Training & Development 

Please Take Note of the Interviewing and Selection Process:

(if a recruiter contacts you)

A recruiter will contact you for a quick phone screen.

If you are moved forward after the phone screen:

You will be required to attend a virtual 1-hour Information Session

If you are moved forward after the Information Session:

You will be required to attend a 30-60-minute Virtual Interview

If you are moved forward after the Virtual Interview:

You will be required to attend a 60-90-minute in-person, onsite Interview

The hiring team will determine if you will be offered the position (they will inform the recruiter)

You will need to use a smartphone, or tablet, or computer for the Virtual Sessions.

If you are using a smartphone or tablet, you will need to download the Microsoft Teams app prior to the appointment.

At Zytel we are committed to looking for solutions in everything we do.  Our mission calls for using innovation to solve problems, reduce operating costs, improve reliability, and reduce our environmental footprint.

Celanese is an equal opportunity employer 

Celanese is an E-Verify employer

Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

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