Chemical Plant Operator at Millipore Corporation in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.


Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.


Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.


This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.



Your Role:



The Chemical Plant Operator at EMD Electronics in Tamaqua, PA will operate chemical processing equipment including, but not limited to, freezeout vessels, batch distillation columns, compressors, reactors, scrubbers, driers, chillers, and liquefiers/receivers. The Operator will also maintain logs and operating records, evaluate data, and take appropriate action to control the process. Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Work with raw materials in the production process, including performing incoming/outgoing material inspections and preparing and/or filling containers of all sizes such as tube trailers, modules, Y containers and cylinders/cylinder packs.


• Perform cylinder maintenance and preparation tasks including painting, labeling, loading/unloading, shipping, shuttling, stamping, and processing while using safe handling techniques.


• Use analytical and systems tools to evaluate and optimize the chemical process, striving to maximize yield and throughput while minimizing waste and system downtime.


• Utilize equipment for manufacturing and inventory tracking, procurement, and general communications.


• Strive to improve operating knowledge through computer-based training (CBT) and other techniques.


• Perform computer functions necessary to communicate with site co-workers and to operate the plants.


• Perform routine plant maintenance utilizing hand tools, hand power tools, and equipment necessary to maintain the plant process equipment and will be expected to enhance his/her technical capabilities in this area; maintain plant housekeeping standards and train new operators.

This is a continuous rotating 12-hour shift. 2 Weeks on Days and 2 weeks on nights.




Who You Are:




Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Chemical Technology, Chemistry or other life science discipline.


• Knowledge of chemical processing techniques, safe work policies and procedures and quality practices.


• Knowledge of customer attributes and specifications.


• Personal computer skills and experience with distributive control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!


Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!


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