Operator, Production
High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $53k (149 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Operate reactor and filtration systems, follow batch recipes, and troubleshoot process equipment.
Worth knowing
Might not be for you. Production operator role — repetitive manual work, shift-floor environment, no materials R&D content
H-1B filings
Celanese filed 7 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Advanced Engineer, Chemical Process Technology, Process Engineer, Senior Specialist, Compounding Process Technology. Median filed pay: $116K a year.
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- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
Role details
Overview
Process Experts are responsible for the operation of multiple reactor systems or filtration systems. They safely operate and troubleshoot process equipment, support lock out tag out, assist maintenance with troubleshooting, and will eventually train future operators. Operators will be expected to learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations, control room, material movement, and filtration.
Responsibilities
- Need the ability to understand P&IDs and process flow, work on a computer, operate a forklift, and do repetitive manual lifts.
- Support work groups with walk downs of equipment and be able to issue Safe Work Permits.
- Maintain a clean work area and should have the mind to continuously support and improve housekeeping.
- Understand and follow all safety procedures and protocols and have the courage to stop work if they become aware of an unsafe condition.
- Follow batch recipes and SOPs strictly and ensure appropriate data recording.
- Perform preliminary troubleshooting on equipment and process malfunctions and be prepared and able to make first attempt repairs where appropriate and escalate as needed.
- Be approachable by other team members and be willing to support other team members and leadership.
- Record pertinent information for the day and deliver handovers with incoming team members.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of chemical manufacturing experience or 5 years of manufacturing experience
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