Manufacturing Operator (Night Shift)
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The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The Global Markets & Technologies (GM&T) World Business Unit delivers technological solutions (molecules, equipment and services) to support the new markets of energy transition, maritime logistics and scientific exploration, in order to accelerate Air Liquide sustainable growth. To support the energy transition, GM&T brings environmentally friendly solutions to the clean energy market with hydrogen energy and Bio-Natural Gas for vehicles, refrigerated transport using nitrogen, but also the treatment and injection of Biogas into the energy grid as a local power source.The GM&T Newport, DE Manufacturing plant builds products that separate gases naturally present in the atmosphere and purifies them into oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gasses. Our Operations Group in Newport is searching for a Manufacturing Operator. This Operator will be working within our Manufacturing Group on a 12-hour shift. The Operator will report directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor.Our business utilizes Lean Manufacturing principles and tools and this role provides an opportunity to learn these processes and contribute to our continuous improvement programs.Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up, operate and maintain production equipment
• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes and procedures to produce specific products according to our ISO 9001:2015 quality system
• Install fixtures, tooling and other parts for production machine setup to produce products using a variety of materials, according to work orders and specifications
• Align and adjust machine settings, and synchronize speeds on sections of machine to deliver material and construct product
• Activate machinery and equipment, adjust set points to control machine functions, and observe operation of machine and product to detect and diagnose cause of faulty operation; report malfunctions to supervision or work leader
• Operate equipment in all areas of the plant, performing tasks required to build the product and prepare it for shipment worldwide
• Keep machinery and equipment clean, replace worn parts and perform preventive maintenance as required
• Record product information on data sheets or computer database to complete work order
• Move material to work area and load into machine for processing
• Inspect product, setup and adjust manufacturing equipment:
• Inspect incoming materials and parts from warehouse as per inspection procedures as needed
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedure
• Monitor gauges, dials and other indicators to ensure that equipment operations conforms to production or process standards
• Support the training or cross-training of operators that are new to the work area
• Meet or exceed the Company's safety and environmental standards:
• Become fully trained and follow all safety procedures for the operation and use of equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assure proper disposal of waste materials
• Contribute actively to safety improvement programs
• Comply with all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance and proper on the job conduct

Are you a MATCH?Qualifications And CompetenciesRequired

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Fluency in English, verbal and written
• Good hands-on mechanical ability with a general knowledge of machines and tools
• General knowledge of computer operation in an industrial environment
• Self starter who can manage workloads with minimum supervision

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Military technical training

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds of materials, supplies, tools, fixtures and equipment from floor to elevated positions
• Reach and manipulate controls on equipment
• Perform work activities above ground level
• Perform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment
• Occasionally perform outdoor work activities in all weather conditions
• Operate forklift and other material moving equipment
• Perform job duties at all times of the day within plant operation

Schedule & Compensation InformationThe hourly rate for this position in Delaware is$21.70 + $1.50 (Shift Differential)Schedule: 2, 3, 4 rotation schedule. Straight nights 6p-6a, 2 weekends a monthBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. For more information you can go to Air Liquide Benefit OfferingsOur Differences make our PerformanceAt Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.