What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Technician position at Dupont?
JOB DESCRIPTION
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.
RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION
Your key responsibilities will be / what you’ll do :
Follows all safety, HR (human resources), site, work area, and attendance policies
Sets-up chemical mix equipment, including tanks, piping, tubing, pumps, filters and mixers for small volume (1-50 gal) manufacturing and customer sample batches
Assembles small scale (1-13 gal) laboratory equipment (pumps, Teflon tubing, capsule filters, compression fittings) in order to perform various process steps
Follows manufacturing procedures and instructions for weighing, mixing and sampling chemical products; handles chemicals safely while wearing PPE
Filters chemical products using pumps and in-line filters
Observes batch manufacturing, monitors gauges, flow rates. Documents progress on batch sheets
Performs some tests on product to ensure conformance with specifications, using standard test equipment, materials, and procedures
Delivers samples to various testing areas
Executes small scale experiments directed by Engineering for the development of new Micro Electronic products.
Executes small scale experiments directed by Engineering for the development of new manufacturing processes such as filtration and ion exchange
Collects and tabulates data accurately and thoroughly
Writes procedures, Job Aids, and performs MOC (Management of Change)
Responsible for managing projects related to Model Shop processes and equipment that include collaboration with other groups, documenting progress, finding solutions, gathering data
Documents work clearly and promptly in various media and applications
Uses mechanical skills to understand why and how to operate equipment
Uses a forklift to transport chemicals to and from work area
This position requires a 12 hour day shift and includes every other weekend, with occasional overtime as required (day and time may vary). Training for this position is during Mon-Fri 8.5hr day shift
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Your qualifications profile :
Required :
Minimum 2 years of experience in a production environment, 4 or more years preferred
Must be flexible with respect to daily tasks
Must be adaptable to the safety, quality, costs, and processes associated with daily tasks
Must be able to work well with peers, engineers, scientists, all functional groups
Must have good basic math skills including some algebra
Must have good oral and written communications skills
Must be able to lift 40 lbs
Must be computer literate (basic skills in Word and Excel)
Must be willing and able to learn new skills and own new responsibilities
Preferred but not a must :
Experience handling chemicals, ingredients, or materials
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