Pilot Plant Associate

Entegris is looking for a Pilot Plant Associate for 2nd Shift to support one of our sites in Aurora, IL!

The role is responsible for routine support of one or more pilot plant functions and sustaining activities. Responsibilities include Cleanroom & customer sample manufacture and process development. Sustaining activities include inventory control, routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and instrumentation, developing and updating department systems, and processing ERP batch transactions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes routine/sequential tasks using detailed work instructions to manufacture lab or pilot scale slurries. Tasks include storage, handling, and use of chemicals; routine physical property measurements; operation of standard unit operations (mixers, pumps, filters); timely & accurate documentation of results.
• Identify and assist in the resolution of process OOC conditions
• Uses good judgment to recognize and address deviations from standards, and equipment calibration to assure a high degree of accuracy and consistency in experimental results
• Uses an understanding of equipment, instrumentation, and project goals to contribute to the development of accurate, detailed, and robust recipes as well as capable and robust processes
• Follows established procedures and comply with standard systems to order, receive, handle, store, and ship materials as well as maintain equipment and instrumentation
• Troubleshoots equipment and perform basic maintenance. DIW and Wastewater System checks. Verify and calibrate equipment as appropriate
• Disposes of Non-hazardous waste material, stocks lab supplies, and completes general daily housekeeping
• Actively participates in Entegris Safety initiatives and processes. Adheres to all EH&S guidelines and policies within the company, all relevant ISO procedures and maintains personal safety within the workplace

Skills & Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills
• Proven understanding of equipment and instrumentation
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic laboratory and pilot-scale equipment and instrumentation
• Ability to construct experimental processes from basic components
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Flexible and adaptable to variable schedule changes
• Quality-minded with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to drive Forklift to transport Raw materials/Finish goods
• Acquire Job Certification after one year (Forklift, Slurry room, Customer Sample)
• Ability to work independently in a multi-tasking mode as well as a contributor in a team environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent with 1-year proven experience in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions & Schedule:

8 hour shifts covering a 24/7 operation. Now interviewing candidates for:

• Monday - Friday 2:30pm – 10:30pm (overtime may be required)
• Weekend shifts will vary when or if needed
• We care about cleanliness, but bunny suits are not required! PPE includes - steel toe shoes (provided by us), safety glasses

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aurora, IL 60504: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21