Operator II - Powders - 1st shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an Operator II, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, directly contributing to the production of high-quality products that support our global mission. You will be responsible for manufacturing products according to work orders or other build signals while adhering to defined work instructions. Your expertise in machine setup, equipment operation, and quality assurance will be critical in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards.

This position not only requires technical proficiency but also a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. By ensuring efficient and effective production processes, you will help us maintain our reputation for reliability and innovation in water quality solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will:

• Prepare Machines: Set up and calibrate machines to initiate production cycles, ensuring that all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained for optimal operation.
• Monitor and Adjust: Continuously oversee machine settings and make precise adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency, minimizing waste and downtime.
• Quality Assurance: Utilize precision measuring tools to inspect parts, conduct regular tests, and verify that all products meet stringent quality standards. Your attention to detail will help prevent defects and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and resolve operational issues during production, ensuring that any disruptions are minimized and that production goals are met.
• Documentation: Accurately record production data, including approved and defective units, and maintain detailed activity logs to ensure traceability and accountability.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for yourself and your colleagues. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
• Mechanical Proficiency: Demonstrate strong manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude, enabling you to effectively operate and troubleshoot a variety of production equipment.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace opportunities to learn and master new machine operations, setup procedures, and kitting processes, contributing to operational flexibility and efficiency.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders, ensuring that production processes run smoothly and any issues are promptly addressed.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of twelve months of production experience is required, with at least twelve months of mechanical experience or equivalent strongly preferred.
  
  
  

Skills:

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability or aptitude.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize and address both routine and unusual production situations.
• Ability to read and understand machine manuals, blueprints, and production schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
  
  
  

ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to sit. The employee may occasionally squat, turn/twist, or reach. The employee is constantly using hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.

The employee is regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally, the employee may need to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds. This role requires a range of vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and workspace restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, protective smocks, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contacts are not allowed.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and possibly a pre-employment physical and/or credit history review. Hach will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal law.

You can apply for this role through the Careers Page at https://jobs.veralto.com/global/en/hach (or through the Workday “Find Jobs” function if you are a current employee).

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid, and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $20.00 - $20.00 USD per hour. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Work in powders department packaging pre weighted materials, follow all safety practices, follow standard operating procedures, quality control checks, and assigned training. Be able to record data for weight checks into Real SPC, follow Billo , scan materials. Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds. Correctly wear personal protective equipment.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.

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