Production Operator

Location: Osceola AR, United States (US)
Job Function: Production
Career Level: Apprenticeship / Studies
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

The Production Operator I is responsible for the operation of the on line color extruder, Compounding Twin Screw Extruders, operation of all quality testing equipment, the making of concentrates, set up of feed for the lines and finished product packaging and storage. Job responsibilities also include quality testing, recording and proper response to testing results. Additional duties required are housekeeping, the maximization of throughput and yield and the ability to assist in the Molding Compound areas when necessary.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Set up of raw materials (preparation of color concentrate to formulation), coordination of operation of melt pumps with the Molding Compounds Operator and assistants during running of On Line Color.
• Operation of the production equipment for On Line Color. This includes the On Line Color extruder, stearic acid system, water bath and pumps/filters, pelletizer and classifier/box vibrator.
• Perform rounds at specified intervals to ensure optimum operation of the On Line Color process.
• Operate equipment at maximum efficiency.
• Clean extrusion line equipment to ensure no contamination of material occurs as a result of changeovers in production.
• Understand proper response to process alarms and different process conditions. g. Prepare boxes/liners, complete box and bring to storage area. 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Safety, quality, SOP, and process training as identified in the Training Plan.
• Technical and computer skills necessary.
• Problem solving skills
• Candidate should be able to detect color variation. 

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 seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

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