Assistant Operator

Are your ready to work at Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates Division?

• Want to work for a global leader in the design, development and manufacture acrylic products that is continuously innovating?
• Do you enjoy troubleshooting equipment?
• Are you self-motived and thrive in a team environment?
• Do you enjoy working in a chemical plant environment?

If so, nice to meet you! Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates Division is seeking an Assistant Operator to join a team committed to excellence, continuous improvement and driving sustainable business results. The successful candidate will be responsible for knowing the systems, components, process, and operation in the unit area and the safety, health and environmental requirements. The Assistant Operator must also know the procedures for the unit field systems - preparation for startup, operation, shutdown, and emergency shutdown at the Memphis, TN site. Come be a part of this dynamic team!!

Who Are We...

Mitsubishi Chemical, the 5th largest chemical company in the world, is the world leader in the manufacture and supply of acrylic monomer, serving a broad base of downstream applications ranging from architectural and automotive coatings, to acrylic sheet applications, to specialty moldings that serve a variety of industries such as electronics and health care. Mitsubishi Chemical is the only producer that owns and operates all three technical routes to acrylic monomer to accommodate C2, C3, and C4 based feedstocks. Our talented people are the energy and driving force behind a dynamic business that supplies a range of growing sectors and geographic markets in EAME, The Americas and Asia.

What You Will Do...

• Perform all job duties in accordance with all Safety, Health and Environmental standards and policies.
• Complete field activities such as opening and closing valves, starting/stopping pumps, connecting/disconnecting hoses, decontaminating process equipment, locking out and making first breaks to prepare for maintenance work.
• Load and unload Tank Cars with Monomer and ACH
• Perform pressure test on tank wagons and tank cars.
• Lance and ream boiler tubes on both boilers, cleans out ports and keeps lance plant-forms neat and orderly to prevent tripping hazards.
• Responsible for performing routine checks around equipment, pumps instruments, etc.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
• All other duties assigned

What You Will Have...

• Minimum High School education or GED required. Associates degree in Process Operating Technology or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in accepted industry including 3+ years of operating experience in chemical plant environment.
• Must achieve an acceptable score on WorkKeys Assessments - Applied Math, Applied Technology, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and foster a team environment.

What You Will Get…

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with a generous match and much more!

"The salary for this position is $28.17. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting."

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies, therefore we will not a pay a fee for resumes submitted.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.