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Kaleida Health

Second Class Engineer

Buffalo, NY · On-site

Second Class Engineer Department : BGMC Plant Services Location: Buffalo General Medical Center ... U09 - IUOE BGH Operating Engineers Requisition ID# : 20700 Grade : M05 Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly ...

LCMC Health

Engineer 2nd Class

New Orleans, LA · On-site

The Engineer 2nd Class is responsible for operating and maintaining various components of the heating ventilation, air conditioning systems, laundry and dietary equipment. Repairs, installs, replaces ...

LCMC Health

Engineer 2nd Class

Hibbing, MN · On-site

The Engineer 2nd Class is responsible for operating and maintaining various components of the heating ventilation, air conditioning systems, laundry and dietary equipment. Repairs, installs, replaces ...

LCMC Health

Engineer 2nd Class

Hibbing, MN · On-site

The Engineer 2nd Class is responsible for operating and maintaining various components of the heating ventilation, air conditioning systems, laundry and dietary equipment. Repairs, installs, replaces ...

LCMC Health

Engineer 2nd Class

New Orleans, LA · On-site

The Engineer 2nd Class is responsible for operating and maintaining various components of the heating ventilation, air conditioning systems, laundry and dietary equipment. Repairs, installs, replaces ...

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority

$43K/yr

Job Summary Under direct supervision, the Machinist 2nd Class performs work requiring basic skills and abilities in setting up operating machine tools, fitting and assembling parts to make or repair ...

Butler Weldments

Welder - 2nd Class

Cameron, TX

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

A Welder 2nd Class must be competent in using various types of equipment following all safety ... Proficient in operating welding related equipment such as positioners, jig fixtures, and cutting ...

Butler Weldments

Welder - 2nd Class

Cameron, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

A Welder 2nd Class must be competent in using various types of equipment following all safety ... Proficient in operating welding related equipment such as positioners, jig fixtures, and cutting ...

LCMC Health

Engineer 2nd class

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Preferred: 3 years of experience with operating engineer/hospital maintenance. (NOEH) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Certification Name: Second Class Air Conditioning * Required * Issuer: City of New ...

mandiesel

Workshop - 2nd Class Mechanic

Houston, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $31.50/hr

Repair and maintain the operating condition of power generation, industrial production and ... A 2nd Class Diesel machinery Mechanic has two (2) or more years of experience. A 2nd Class Diesel ...

100 LCMC Health

Engineer 2nd class

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Preferred: 3 years of experience with operating engineer/hospital maintenance. (NOEH) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Certification Name: Second Class Air Conditioning Required Issuer: City of New ...

LCMC Health

Engineer 2nd class

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Preferred: 3 years of experience with operating engineer/hospital maintenance. (NOEH) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Certification Name: Second Class Air Conditioning * Required * Issuer: City of New ...

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1st Class Operator

Huntsville, AL • On-site

DIXIE CHEMICAL COMPANY INC
Chemical Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$35.08 - $35.68/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate IPC Towers, decomposers, power mills, and finished product packaging according to plant procedures.

  • Operate forklifts and other equipment to move materials within the plant and warehouse areas.

  • Assist with maintenance activities, perform safety inspections, and support production and equipment troubleshooting.

Job description

Operates IPC Towers and decomposers. Assists maintenance when needed and moves finished goods to the warehouse—backup to the Lead Operator. 

Summary of Essential Job Functions

  • Performs operator duties on IPC Towers, decomposers, power mills, and finished product packaging utilizing plant procedures.
  • Operates forklifts to move material to the warehouse.
  • Performs housekeeping of their work area.
  • Moves, stacks, and stores materials in the Warehouse and Plant areas using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and powered lift trucks.
  • Performs safety equipment inspections and makes corrections or tags out equipment as the situation indicates.
  • Assists with unscheduled and scheduled maintenance, using tools and equipment to support installation operations of equipment.
  • Cleans the exterior of tanks, buildings, and equipment with a high-pressure washer.
  • Assists Operators on his/her shift with production or equipment problems and notifies supervisors when needed.
  • Must provide relief for the Lead Operator when on leave.

This role includes a structured training and qualification period. Employees will begin as a Second-Class Operator and, upon successfully completing the required training, probationary period, and qualification requirements, will be promoted to First-Class Operator.

Requirements
  • Two years of operating chemical process equipment able to demonstrate skills using basic math and able to perform maintenance functioning using traditional maintenance tools.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
Physical Demands & Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 
  • Capable of lifting and walking with weights approaching 50lbs.
  • Be able to perform very strenuous jobs while wearing breathing air masks, proper PPE, and other safety-related materials.
  • Required to walk and stand continuously in the units while performing assigned duties.
  • Turns, stoops, kneels crouches, reaches, pulls, handles, lifts, and carries containers with materials and products weighing up to 400lbs with “drum dolly’ and power containers weighing up to 2,400lbs.
  • Must have the physical ability to maneuver full cylinders.
  • Must be calm and stable in emergency situations.
  • Must be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
  • Talking, hearing, color vision depth perception, and good peripheral vision are required to properly operate forklift, perform testing, and communicate results.
  • Be able to climb scaffolds, ladders, and stairs, at varied excessive heights (50 FEET).
  • Must be able to operate a forklift.

Requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, and mandatory hearing protection.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

American Carbonyl is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, please send an email to hr@americancarbonyl.com or call 281-291-8989.

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