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Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries - we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Our Operations team is essential to deliver the innovative products we make for our customers. We depend on our team members to actively engage in continuously improving our operations while we provide the growth and development to help them build their skills and careers. Operational Excellence in our workplace unleashes the energy, creativity and collaboration - along with our tools, technology and training - that enables our people to perform at their best.

Our Paid Operator Internship Program is offered to give prospective students hands on experience and industry exposure for students in technical associate or chemical operator certificate programs. Our program is designed to allow students to work a minimum of 128 and maximum of 200 hours over 10 weeks while attending classes. Students will have weekends and holidays off while enrolled in the internship program. We offer a few different options on work schedules depending on your curriculum. Apply for more details.

Your key responsibilities are to:

• Embrace Qnity's Values of Customer, Innovation, Speed and People; behave in accordance with Qnity's Code of Conductand all other Company and site policies
• Participate in promoting a positive work environment that is respectful and inclusive of all team members
• Complete training and administrative requirements timely and efficiently
• Monitor and operate complex processes, equipment and facilities

• Collect and analyze samples and verify that product meets requirements

• Safely manufacture, troubleshoot and make corrections to products following established procedures to ensure quality and production requirements are met
• Operate machinery in the production of roll-good material (i.e. nips, rollers, lathes, etc.)
• Perform product quality inspections per specific procedures and criteria using testing equipment; escalate abnormalities
• Follow established team standards for housekeeping, preventative maintenance and production schedules
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems and drive continuous improvements that deliver business value
• Participate in driving excellence in Area performance through active engagement in shift/turnover meetings, problem solving sessions and training events

Experience and Education:

• Prior work experience in an industrial environment preferred (manufacturing, warehousing or equiv trade)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required;
• Must be enrolled in a technical associate or chemical operator certificate program at the time of the internship.

Skills and Competencies:

• Agile, quick learner who builds skills through job rotations; accepts constructive feedback to improve performance
• Strong creative problem solver who demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities that enhance productivity
• High attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, numerical and analytical skills
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Effective communicator who speaks and writes in respectful, professional language
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office tools); can perform data entry accurately into various IT systems and databases
• Read and follow directions to complete assignments and tasks with minimal supervision within specific timelines
• Operate mobile equipment (i.e., fork truck), manufacturing machinery, basic hand tools and testing/metrology devices in a safe manner

Physical Requirements: Has the ability to:

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hat
• Wear quality protective equipment (QPE) including but not limited to coveralls, hair/beard nets, shoe covers

• Climb stairs and ladders, bend, squat, push, pull, stand for extended periods of time and perform overhead work
• Lift > up to 10 lbs. frequently and lift > 11 to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Perform work that requires manual dexterity and repetitive movements of the upper extremities
• Work in an environment of varying degrees of temperature and humidity
• Work in scissor/Aerial lifts
• Handle chemicals and materials in a safe manner as per standard operating procedures

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit ourAccessibility Page for Contact Information.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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