EMPLOYMENT

 

Chemical Engineer

40-45 hours per week
Salary Range: Based on experience
Reports to:  Anodizing Manager

Job Description:

  • The Chemical Engineer will oversee all chemistry for the anodizing process.

  • Find/Implement process improvements.

  • Diagnose and find solutions for process issues.

  • Write line forms & work instructions.

  • Anodizing Line:

    • Tank Chemical testing & scheduling of testing,

    • Perform titrations and titration maintenance,

    • Anodizing documentation

  • Quarterly Wastewater testing & reporting, wastewater management

  • Chemical purchasing & SDS/TDS logs.

  • Hazardous Waste Coordinator Training (as backup) & testing & waste manifests.

  • Schedule and perform tank line maintenance & equipment maintenance.

This is a hands-on roll and will be actively engaged in the daily activities of the team. The Anodizing Chemist/Chemical Engineer will be responsible to ensure all rules and schedules are followed properly and production goals are met.

Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  •  Daily morning meeting with SnF Finishing team.

  • Communicate with customers about issues and find solutions.

  • Hands on assistance with assisting staff with racking & un-racking parts.

  • Visually inspects product prior to racking while notifying necessary management of any non-conformances.

  • Work with Management to effectively utilize the anodizing capabilities, future & current processes, and maintain and ensure start up and shut down as required.

  • Problem solving, assist with examining and inspecting parts to ensure required specifications are met.

  • Assigns, instructs, directs, trains, and assists employees to support production operation within the established work week

  • Monitors the quality of products being produced and work closely to ensure the acceptable quality of goods.

  • Maintains time & attendance of all production staff and ensures staffing is adequate and within established guidelines.

  • Ensures safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies & procedures

  • Ensures employees are aware of their performance, documents incidents related to performance and addresses concerns based on the current Employee Handbook.

  • Receive incoming OEM work, review customer requirements, and create travelers.

  • QuickBooks:  Enter Sales Orders, print Packing Slips, email Invoices.

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Essential Mental/Physical Demands:

  • Standing for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

  • Use of safety equipment when necessary (goggles, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, etc.).

  • Often exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.

  • Noise level is usually moderate.

  • Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions.

Required Skills:

  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

  • Must be able to take direction from others.

  • Ability to work in a team environment.

  • Attention to detail is necessary.

  • Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Ability to pass Hazardous Waste Coordinator training exam.

Qualifications:

  • Supervisory skills

  • Team Player

  • Effective communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Manufacturing/Racking/Metal Finishing experience

  • Ability to read blueprints

  • Mathematical skills

  • Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve individual performance

  • Additional Education for Chemical Engineer:   BSChE

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