Heated Process And Size Reduction Operator Ancos is a leading provider of polymer enhancement and finishing services. We view ourselves as an extension of your business, whether through incremental capabilities, additional capacity or supporting critical R&D effort. Helping our customers create value is always our top priority, and we provide a level of quality and service that meets or exceeds those that you have for your own business.
Position Summary:
Heated Process And Size Reduction Operator is a fully trained operator on multiple Heated Process Vessels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Serves as a fully trained operator, running multiple Heated Process Vessels at a given time:
- Performs tasks associated with running multiple Heated Process Vessels
- Interprets process sheet instructions, sets vessels, conduct testing, and adjusts run product according to directed specifications.
- In the absence of a Heated Process Lead, signs-off on Product Change Overs on Heated Process vessels for which the Operator is qualified to ensure a level of completeness and quality
- Ensures production documentation is complete and accurate (process sheets, shift hand-offs)
- Supports PCOs and turnarounds as needed and as assigned by the Heated Process Lead
- Supports Associates in the completion of PCOs, turnarounds, screening, and any other relevant activity
- Takes initiative, in partnership with Heated Process Lead, to engage on the highest priority activities across Heated Process at any given time
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
Dependability: Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
Initiative: Asks for help when needed. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Seeks increased responsibilities. Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Undertakes self-development activities. Volunteers readily.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Displays an understanding of how the job relates to others.
Exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Uses resources effectively.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Makes timely decisions. Supports and explains the reasoning for decisions.
Quality: Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity: Achieves established goals. Completes work in a timely manner. Meets productivity standards. Strives to increase production. Works quickly.
Safety & Security: Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience: Chemical Processing or Advanced Materials
Ideally 1-3 years' experience as a fully qualified operator on rotating equipment or jacketed vessels or similar assets High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Mathematical Ability: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Use a computer for basic functions including but not limited to email, word processing, spreadsheet data entry, and basic spreadsheet calculations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: none Certificates and Licenses: Licensed fork truck driver.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of a manufacturing job. This role requires ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes) always in the production area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This role requires standing for extended periods of time, the ability to lift 50 lbs., identify colors, and work in open-air & outdoor areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
