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Chemical Process Operator

Employer
Meggitt PLC
Location
UK, CastleBromwich
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
10 Aug 2022

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Meggitt, a worldwide leader in aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. We believe in our vision of 'Enabling the Extraordinary: To Fly, To Power, To Live". These core values - teamwork, integrity and excellence - are what have allowed us to become the company we are today. With facilities and over 10,000 employees worldwide, Meggitt draws on over 160 years of expertise to enhance the lives of people across the globe.
Through our Energy & Equipment division, Meggitt holds strong niche positions in energy, non-aerospace military and industrial equipment.
Expertise in this division ranges from heat exchangers used in off-shore gas processing to the design and manufacture of dynamic instrumentation for vibration, shock and pressure measurements. Our heat exchanger technology has not only enabled our customers to save weight, space, and money, but offer higher duties, smaller sizes, and greater integrity over conventional heat exchangers. We are a leading supplier of small-frame gas turbine actuation systems and fuel metering valves for the oil and gas and power generation sectors.
Our Defense Systems product group includes a wealth of expertise with products ranging from airborne decoy deployment systems to projectile tracking technology is another of our specialities. We produce tiny radar systems that are installed on drone aircraft to track incoming missiles or bullets, reassuring aircrew and missile manufacturers that their weapons are working as advertised.

Job Designation

Control and movement of raw materials through manufacturing equipment, complying with all HSE guidelines, producing etched material product in line with design and quality standards whilst achieving all production targets. This role will be on a rotating shift pattern which will reflect business demands.

Job Core Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining the required production chemical processes in a safe and competent manner
Grade 3
  • Competent in operating at least two processes (under minimal supervision)
  • Pre Clean
  • Print
  • Develop
  • Strip
Competent to set up two of the above processes, monitor and maintain performance throughout the shift inclusive of daily plant checks, reporting breakdowns or unsafe conditions.
Manage process chemistry to ensure equipment operational parameters are maintained.
Recording of process performance shift logs and plant maintenance documentation.
Product Inspection ensuring process quality is achieved.
Conduct process shift handover.
Undertake and complete prescribed TPM/PPM tasks as required.
Complete all mandatory training to Heatric defined standards
Safety / Processes: - Understanding of risks involved on a chemicals site: compliant with all procedures in order to operate and maintain the production chemical processes in a safe and competent manner
Safety / People: Compliant with working practices for all HSE and site regulations, ensuring their own and their colleagues safety
Engage with Continuous Improvement initiatives to support High Performance System activities, especially with regard to 6S standards.

Job Specifications

Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Secondary School Education to include a good standard of English and Maths
Field of Study/Area of Experience
2-4 years of experience in within a manufacturing environment - chemical manufacturing or metal processing site would be advantageous

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List

• Previous experience within a demanding manufacturing environment, with manual handling experience
• Experience of monitoring processes, taking action where appropriate, to ensure process runs smoothly during the shift, and quality is maintained
• Ability to gather data to complete shift target production logs
• Good written communication and verbal communication skills for daily KPI recording etc
• Good interpersonal skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Computer literate to use Microsoft packages and web-browsers
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Manufacturing / Non-Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.

Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-855-474-7665 or HRISon@meggitt.com.
If this position is located in the United States, this job will require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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