Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties

Summary Job Posting

Effective Date: 8/31/2017

Company Name and location:

Esschem, Inc.

4000 Columbia Avenue

Linwood, PA 19061

610-497-9000

www.esschem.com
Position Title

Chemical Operator

Summary Job Description:

The purpose of the Chemical Operator position is the manufacture of polymers.

Essential Duties:

·         operating equipment in the Reactor Room, Pilot Plant, Drying/Sifting Room, and Bone Cement Room including:

                -reactors

                -centrifuges

                -dryers

                -sifters

·         keeping the reactor room supplied with dry raw materials

·         weighing up of raw materials as needed

·         assisting mechanic in changing monomer drums

·         changing the totes when empty

·         acting as an attendant during confined space entry

·         assisting the mechanic with sifter changes

·         general housekeeping of work areas

·         proper disposal of waste

·         proper disposal of empty drums

·         compliance with the current collective bargaining agreement

·         completing paperwork associated with responsibilities

·         spot checking the raw material supplies daily

·         assisting other Chemical Operators, answering questions, helping to solve problems

·         communicating the daily production schedule to others

·         coordinating products in drying/sifting room

·         making adjustments on process controllers and other supporting equipment for individual products

·         helping with training of potential new Operators in the reactor, drying/sifting and bone cement areas

·         spot checking the reactors and advising the supervisor on which reactors need to be submitted for chip and clean

·         performing the reactor inspections for a batch kick off per supervisor’s request

Education/ Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent

·         Completion of the pre-employment physical and physical capacities

·         Must be able to climb stairs and ladders

·         English language proficiency

·         Completion of training and qualification procedure

Action:

For consideration, please apply to: esschemweb@esschem.com

Esschem is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes inquiries from all qualified candidates.