Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc Hiring for Chemical Process Operator at Owatonna Full Time

Position:  CHEMICAL PROCESS OPERATOR | 6A – 6P | 4 ON 4 OFF

Through the operation and maintenance of appropriate systems, ensure that a) cans are properly cleaned and wash coated, b) water effluent released from the plant meets regulatory criteria for water quality and c) coolant/lubricant used in can formation meets specifications.

• Operate and maintain the washer/washcoat system
• Operate and maintain Schneider coolant filtration system
• Monitor and operate waste treatment system.
• Perform process quality checks, standardize and maintain lab equipment and instruments.
• Prepare manifests for non-hazardous solid waste removal. Prepare dumpster for waste disposal.
• Monitor and operate deionized water system and reverse osmosis system.
• Check water hardness and inspect water softening equipment.
• Collect, measure, document, and manage spoilage in the washer area.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of waste treatment area, washer area and Schneider Room.
• Participate in periodic maintenance of equipment and direct team members from other areas in cleaning of waste water treatment room, Schneider system, and can washer.
• Assist in chemical inventory control by communicating usage and anticipated needs to CPO Coordinator.
• Communicate maintenance needs to CPO Coordinator.
• Document activities in log books to provide communication to other team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Understanding of pH, metal solubility, conductivity, refractive index, ion exchange, basic fluid dynamics and flow diagrams.
• Understand concentration calculations.
• Understand statistics and quality specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret monitoring gauges and controllers.
• Understand chemical handling procedures, including use of MSDS, P.P.E., storage and disposal requirements.
• Basic knowledge of pumps and operations of fluid handling systems.
• Working knowledge and knowledge of the theory of operation, function, location, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the following systems:
  • Waste water treatment system: d) Systems control panels and programming/alarms
  • Bulk storage area e) Cincinnati can washer/wash coater/ovens
  • Reverse Osmosis System f) DI System
    • • • • • • • g) Schneider coolant systems
• Class “D” wastewater operator certification preferred
• Basic mechanical and computer skills