DOT-FAA Machine Operator I

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Now Hiring – DOT-FAA Machine Operator I– Huntsville, AL

Pay Range - $23.96/hr to $34/hr

Shift differential - .50/hr for day shift and $2.50/hr for night shift

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions.

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

As the DOT FAA Machine Operator, you will LEAD by……….

Execute daily operational tasks of the Aerospace production team at the Huntsville site, such as:

• Slurry preparation utilizing ball mills and/or continuous mill
• Coating substrates by hand or coating foil by operating machinery to produce catalysts to be used in converters
• Coining coated foil to produce catalysts cores
• Corrugating foil to produce substrate foil to be coated
• Loading cylinders with catalysts (disc substrates and/or coined foil substrates)
• Kitting components for process orders and creating associated paperwork, routers, BOMs
• Washing converters for service to be tested
• Performing recore/upcore cutting tasks on customer-owned units
• Performing pressure tests on finished converters per acceptance test plans as required by customer
• Utilize work instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture ozone/VOC converters
• Navigate to specification documents and translate to daily production steps
• Troubleshoot production equipment, fixtures, and machinery related to slurry, foil, coating, or loading assets
• Clean and maintain strong housekeeping in all operating areas
• Utilize batch tickets and/or lot packages to produce based on part number
• Utilize a forklift to maneuver parts/materials as required
• Don required PPE per task and advocate for strong EHS protocols
• Handle chemicals, powders, and additives as required for various production tasks
• Consult, supervise, engineering, etc as non-routine issues arise

This position is a MM09 and will report to the Production Supervisor. Your elements for success……

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED
• Must have at least 1+ year experience in operations, manufacturing, and/or operating automated machinery
• Must have familiarity with utilizing WIs/SOPs to ensure product meets all quality requirements
• Must have 3+ years in a manufacturing environment with troubleshooting experience
• Must be willing to perform manual manufacturing tasks (hand-dip, loading, utility, etc.)
• Must be willing to execute production tasks in slurry, coating, foil production, MRO, utility, and shipping areas for the Aerospace department
• Must be able to work overtime as required for business-critical items
• Must be able to stand for several hours in a shift to complete production tasks or operate equipment
• Preferred to be member of the HAZWOPER team

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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