040121 - Acid House Operator Union

Job Title: Lubricant Removal Solution Operator (LRS)  Reports to: Todd Brongiel                          Location:  Union, IL  Department: Acid House   Position Overview: Acid Pickling is ap process that involves immersing steel in an acidic solution to remove surface oxides, rust and other impurities. This process helps enhance the steel/s surface quality and provides better conditions for subsequent processing and coating.     Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Read work orders/bill of materials to determine product specifications. Responsible for quantity and quality to meet efficiency rates. Use and maintain various types of equipment and machinery. Reporting/communicating machinery issues to supervisor/maintenance. Inspect products to ensure product excellence and quality using measuring tools (tape measure/micrometer/tensile test machine) Obtain all required approvals. Label packages. Use of forklifts, cranes, and hand carts to load/unload machines and to move material to and from machines. Record and document production as well as all downtime. Ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including carrying out daily safety inspections. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Inspect material during processing to ensure proper quality is maintained. Complete all documentation and turn in work order to supervisor. Train new operators. Cut samples for quality control. Work in a fast-paced environment. Work in confined spaces. Follow all PPE Read SDS’s to familiarized with chemicals used Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions. Know and understand lockout/tagout Other duties as assigned.       Department Duties and responsibilities: Operate various tanks, LRS equipment moly spray, precoat and bake Work in various weather conditions (inside/out) Work in a dusty environment Pump and remove various solutions from tanks Make up new solutions for processing tanks as required Monitor baker parameters as required Monitor baker temperature Ensure product cleanliness (LRS) Other Duties: Work overtime as required. Assist production manager and other operators as necessary Ability to communicate – verbal and written. Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy. Basic computer skills for data entry purposes Ability to lift to 50 lbs. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Constant standing & walking Frequent pushing, pulling, & reaching Multi-Tasking skills Preferred qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent preferred Forklift experience preferred 1-2 years in industrial machinery