Chemical Operator

Chemical Operator

Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Operator who is responsible for the operation of the chemical process systems and related equipment. Inspects, monitors, and performs minor maintenance on equipment. Tests product quality in a laboratory setting. This is a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.

Would you like to contribute to ensure product is of the highest quality? Are you a positive, hard-working, energetic, and motivated individual who likes being active? Are you known for integrity... for always doing the right thing?

If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team!

In this role, your primary duty will be to operate the chemical process systems and related equipment. This role requires a safety mind-set, self-motivated person with a positive attitude, a ton of energy, effective time management, organization, and record-keeping skills. A successful candidate will be someone who can:

• Model Cabot's values of integrity, respect, excellence, and responsibility. Interacts professionally with site personnel, visitors, contractors, and individuals at all levels of the Cabot organization. Follows work instructions, procedures, and policies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the process to maintain required operating conditions.
• Maintain and continuously improve upon knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Performs general and predictive/preventive maintenance on process and support equipment. Uses computerized business management system to enter work orders and document work performed. Document equipment condition to establish trends in operations or breakdowns.
• Conducts quality control testing following Cabot test methods. Utilizes SPC techniques to monitor process consistency and product quality.
• Works in a safe manner. Actively participates in Cabot's safety, health, and environmental programs. Attends scheduled team meetings and completes safety training requirements. Keeps work area safe and clean.
• Actively supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care and ISO Management Systems in line with the requirements of the RC14001 and ISO9001 technical specifications.
• Completes all required reports, records, and measurements, i.e. SH&E incident reporting, production records, lab testing results, etc.
• Works a 12 hour rotating shift schedule and overtime when required, responds to call-outs. Able to work different shift schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Cabot:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. A degree or certificate in Chemical Process Technology is preferred. Associate degree in a related field or the military equivalency including ETA school would be a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willing and able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills. Able to work independently as well. Self-motivated with a track record of dependability including work history.
• A proven positive safety, health, and environmental record. Familiar with topics such as personal protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout / tagout, hot work, safe work permitting, emergency response, and hazard awareness.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, problem solve, process control, and process improvements. Able to read and interpret complex operating instructions.
• Accurate and consistent in performing tasks. Familiar with safe and effective use of basic hand tools.
• Working knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and electrical aptitude.
• Specific training or experience in the electrical/electronics field.
• Able to learn a variety of electronic/instrument systems.
• Good working knowledge of variety of machine tools, mechanical parts and their movements.
• Able to use all types of hand tools, drills, grinders, sawzall, concrete drills.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and good touch perception.
• Able to troubleshoot problems from major breakdowns to subtle adjustments to identify and eliminate root cause.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Able to use all types of measuring devices, calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
• Able to work with drill press, mills, and vertical and horizontal band saws.
• Be able to read and understand technical manuals and blueprints, schematics, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulics.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations. Experience with accident and near miss reporting, incident investigation, and accountability to standards.
• Effective time management, organizational, and record keeping skills. Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (e-mail program).
• Ability to learn/Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as fork lifts and aerial work platforms.
• Flexible in performing changing assignments and work schedules. May be required to work off-shift hours.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to climbing stairs and ladders, standing or sitting for extended periods, outdoor work, working at heights from scaffold, ladders, and/or grating, use of hand tools, and occasional heavy lifting (50lbs).

How We'll Support Your Success:

Benefits This role is eligible for comprehensive benefits on the first day of employment and an annual discretionary bonus based company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.

Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.

Growth Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.

Meaningful Work that is Valued Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you're making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, "I was a part of that."

Feedback we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.

Support you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, "Creating for Tomorrow," we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability today and into the future.