CHEMICAL PROCESS OPERATOR - Full-time / Part-time

Crown Cork & Seal’s North American Beverage Packaging Division has openings for Chemical Process Operators at their new manufacturing facility located in Nichols, New York. This facility will manufacture aluminum cans for the beverage industry. This position will manage and oversee the control environments for the washers and can washing equipment, coolant filtration systems and waste water treatment systems for this facility. This will involve performing basic laboratory testing such as titrations, pH and conductivity measurements, as well as working with various types of pumps, mixers, chemical feeds, pH controllers and tank level reading equipment. This role will also require repair and replacement duties associated with the waste water equipment and systems. Documentation of problems and maintenance of equipment and facility systems are also required. These positions will also provide training for equipment operation and related safety precautions.

Job Requirements

• A high school graduate or equivalent with 5+ years working experience in either a manufacturing setting (high speed operation preferred) or a community waste water/sewage treatment facility.
  
• An Associates/technical degree is preferred or a related vocational/technical certification (waste water operator’s license, etc.).
  
• Strong knowledge of basic chemistry nomenclature including formulas, chemical properties and related knowledge.
  
• Working hands-on knowledge for conducting basics laboratory testing such as titrations, pH testing and conductivity measurements.
  
• Proven mechanical skills and the ability to perform maintenance and repairs on pumps and related equipment.
  
• Effective and proven communication skills working in a team environment.
  
• Both domestic and international travel may be required for training for this position.
  
• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts, both day and evening.
  
• Must have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion.
  

Crown offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/prescription/ life insurance and income protection benefits as well as a company funded pension plan, 401(K), stock purchase, tuition reimbursement and gain sharing programs. Also, as part of our Total Safety Culture, Crown is committed to the safety, health and well-being of all of our employees and their families. EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled.