Chemical Operator Job at W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn. (Chattanooga)

Chemical Operator

W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.

Location:
United States , Chattanooga

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

29.35 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Chattanooga plant is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction; and, sealants and coatings for food packaging. We are currently accepting resumes for a chemical operator.

Job Responsibility:

Operate equipment such as mixers, crystallizers, pumps, dryers, centrifuges, ball mills, filters, cranes, heat exchangers, packaging equipment, calciners, boilers, kilns and other plant equipment
Responsible for the proper operation of the processes
Perform work routine in nature, other than installation of new equipment or repairs, as required to make and break connections to change the flow of materials or to clean or flush the process piping or hoses, using necessary tools required to accomplish same
Perform required checks for proper operation of the equipment and processing using necessary instruments, small hand tools, gauges, or laboratory ware
Operate power trucks if qualified
Instruct helper as required
Maintain required records
Observe safety rules and practices
Mount, dismount and operate a variety of models of power lift equipment such as fork trucks, bobcats, tuggers, etc
Ascend and descend stairs, vertical ladders and work platforms
Repetitively move containers of material on and off pallets, conveyors, and material handling equipment such as lifting hoists or drum dumping equipment
Manually open and close a variety of types and sizes of valves located from near floor level to above the head
Operate electrical and pneumatic tools such as impact wrenches and drum openers
Work inside where temperatures exceed 100° f. or outside where temperatures are sub-freezing during winter months
Wear respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus, air helmet and any other safety equipment required by the specific task being performed
Read warning signs, hazard labels, operating procedures and log sheets
Hear warning sirens and emergency evacuation alarms
Perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure in both English and metric system
Ability to operate all equipment such as mixers, calciners, heat exchangers, etc. as required to complete chemical processes
Ability to observe safety rules and practices and wear all safety-related equipment required by the specific task being performed
Ability to work any shift with overtime and in normal to extreme environmental conditions
Ability to acquire sufficient skill and knowledge of the chemical processes in order to conduct operations and processes with limited supervision

Requirements:

High school diploma (or GED) required
1 to 2 years manufacturing experience in a similar industry OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Chemical, Nuclear or Process Controls with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

What we offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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