Production Operator

Location: Wallingford CT, United States (US)
Job Function: Production
Career Level: Professionals
Company: Roehm America LLC

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS

Perform duties required to monitor, control and operate process equipment and plant processes. Perform  duties as instructed by supervision. These duties include sampling, field operation, minor maintenance, continuous improvement programs, process safety, personal safety, environmental compliance, and product quality. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Monitor, inspect and check assigned area of responsibility to ensure proper equipment operation and product quality. 

• Identify and correct areas or equipment that need to be addressed for safety, cleanliness, process operability or quality. 

• Identify and communicate equipment or processes that require maintenance to ensure proper operation and prevent unplanned downtime.  

• Participate regularly in all forms of plant continuous improvement programs. 

• Maintain work area in clean and orderly manner; observe all company safety regulations and work rules. 

• Perform prescribed quality control sampling of raw materials, in process materials and/or finished product.   

• Troubleshoot or assist other plant personnel in process troubleshooting and correction. 

• Cross train and /or be flexible to perform other operator duties as needed. 

• Perform minor maintenance duties as directed by supervision. 

• Participate in plant required compliance programs. 

• Operate powered industrial vehicles required to handle materials. 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• Detail-oriented with proficiency for accuracy 
• Uses reason and logic to solve problems. 

• Dependable, collaborative, and works well as part of a team. 

• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities 

• Basic math skills  

• Good oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends 

• Able to lift, use tools, shovel, sweep, load & unload, and carry materials up to 50 pounds 

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at Röhm!

If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact Josh Thiel at josh.thiel@roehm.com and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.

Röhm actively strives to find the most qualified candidates, and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to foster a workplace where talent and skills are the only criteria for employment, and where diversity is valued and respected.