Ash Spec Ireland Ltd
Manufacturing Operator - Mullingar
Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?
Are you always solving?
Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Operator to join our Ashland Specialties Ireland Limited business at our Mullingar, Ireland facility. This is a very significant role within the Company and the Life Sciences function. This position will report to the Operations Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing polymer production tasks as per Work Instructions/procedures and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Measuring and weighing all raw materials in preparation for production. Feeding the raw materials into the machinery
Operating the production machinery as per Work Instructions
Monitor the production process
Milling and Grinding of Polymer
Packaging and labeling of polymer products
Regular cleaning of production and processing equipment
Receiving and inspecting raw materials
Support dispatch activities for product samples and commercial customer orders
Completion and upkeep of production records (Batch Processing Record) and other associated documentation as required
Informing the Production Team leader of faulty machinery or production issues
Other duties associated with the day-to-day operation activities
Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
Leaving certificate or equivalent required. May substitute educational requirements in lieu of experience
Must be familiar with the functions of equipment systems that operate by utilizing multiple utilities such as compressed air, electrical supply, vacuum, steam, chilled water, etc
Hands-on approach to general working demands
Willingness to learn and adapt to our expanding plant
Competent approach to high-pressure/high-temperature equipment
Ensuring the safety of yourself and others
Logical decision-making and working off own initiative
Must have legible handwriting and the ability to perform accurate documentation
Must be organized, capable of following instructions, and can coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
Must be able to work in a methodical and organized fashion and maintain mental focus to ensure efficient and accurate completion of individual tasks
Excellent written and oral communication skills, being fluent in English
Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit :
Experience as an operator or technician in a chemical, food and Pharma manufacturing environment would be an advantage
Experience in a clean room is an advantage
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