Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Chemical Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Chemical Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing, purifying, and chemically fabricating products through a sequence of batch operations. You will operate a variety of equipment, handle chemicals, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work from written procedures to process, purify, and chemically fabricate products and their compounds through a sequence of batch operations.
• Operate equipment, including reactors, tanks, pumps, mixers, pH meters, level meters, flow meters, valves, and hoses used in the manufacture of said products.
• Handle liquid and solid chemicals using pumps, scales, and flow meters.
• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials and finished products to ensure batches contain proper ingredients and quantities and maintain accurate inventory.
• Perform product weighing, packaging, labeling, and boxing operations in accordance with SOPs.
• Locate materials in the warehouse and transport them to manufacturing areas using a forklift as needed.
• Collect process samples and interface with laboratory personnel for analysis.
• Maintain required log sheets including batch tickets, packaging sheets, scrubber operation log, pH meter calibration, and equipment inspections.
• Attend required HSE training including Hazardous Waste Management, emergency response, and Hazard Communication, and demonstrate an acceptable level of understanding of topics.
• Package, mark, and label Hazardous Waste containers.
• Operate equipment and follow procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO, OHSA's standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in the work area.
• Communicate with the shift leader regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues.
• Actively participate in shift meetings to assist in work planning and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all corporate, plant, and safety policies/procedures.
• Wear personal protective equipment as applicable.
• Complete all assigned training including corporate, HSE, and Quality specific training.
• Assist other chemical operators in operations, processes, and procedures as needed to ensure efficiencies, safety, and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with at least 2 years of applicable experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with sulfide or cyanide gold reaction processes or other precious metals products.
• Experience working in a clean-room environment.
• Forklift certification and Hazardous Waste Operations certification preferable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; convey technical information effectively and concisely to engineering, sales, technicians, etc.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with machine operation and material handling.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations.

Why Work Here?

We offer a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Our team is committed to providing solutions that power electronics interconnection, enhancing the products people use every day. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, working with experts in the field to ensure success for our partner clients.

Work Environment

The work environment includes operating various equipment such as reactors, tanks, pumps, and mixers. You will be handling chemicals and working in a manufacturing setting. The role requires adherence to safety and quality standards, including wearing personal protective equipment and following ISO 9001 and OHSA standards. The position involves shift work, active participation in meetings, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Haven, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work,

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