Job Description: CHEMICAL PROCESSOR (CORDOVA, IL)* Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it is equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. Job Description: The person hired for the position of CHEMICAL PROCESSOR will work at our 3M CORDOVA, IL Site. Responsibilities/ The Impact You Will Make in this Role: + Must understand and apply basic and inorganic chemistry, and distillation processes. + Understand, practice, and enforce safety standards for the area. Read and understand Operations Manual for all equipment in work area. + Must perform first line maintenance and repair, including troubleshooting and problem solving on process equipment. Have knowledge of factory service procedures. + Maintain satisfactory progress on training competencies. Maintain certification status on all units in building or unit, process safety courses and operating standard. + Operate material moving equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Hand Trucks and Drum Lifts. + Use safe and proper procedures to charge material into the unit using proper methods and equipment. + Maintain operating standards including variations, check weight sheets and material safety data sheets (MSDS) as needed. + Assure proper conditions are maintained such as regulation of steam pressure, pressured water systems, chilled water systems, refrigeration systems, seam vacuum jets, etc. + Continuously monitor unit and product in unit by visual observation, and physical testing. Identify unusual vacuum or temperature curves to assure safe operation and quality results. + Record information and data as required by standard and/or instructions to give a complete history of each run. + Verify the unit and auxiliaries are in suitable condition to operate. Confirm availability of weight tanks, assume they are in proper condition, set up automatic batch equipment to deliver prescribed quantities. + Ensure proper operation of all kettles and auxiliary equipment, and determine proper capacities, kettle types, pressure ratings, vent, vacuum, N2, Dip tube & vapor space. + Maintain proper operation of overhead system, condenser, KO pot, Receiver and weight tanks, Vacuum Jets & scrubbers. + Use, maintain, adjust agitators speed control, oil level and pressure and drive system. + Take samples as required or instructed. Using proper safe methods, submit samples for evaluation. + Perform calculations as directed by standard, for solid adjustment, viscosity dilution, product blends, and miscellaneous chemical analysis, etc. + Participate in and ensure success of quality programs and materials control procedures. + Know emergency procedures. Alert supervisor as to abnormal conditions. + Assemble proper materials based on run card and standard and verify materials are release + Wear air mask or respirator as required. + Hazardous material training required annually. + Maintain records pertaining to production. + Ensure work area is maintained in a clean, orderly fashion and free of work hazards. + Maintain, clean, and operate portable equipment, powered and manual. + Ensure proper instrumentation and process control using Panel Boards or operator interface control system. + Must be able to enter and work in a confined space. + Read all safety standards, acquire the necessary safety items, and know proper emergency procedure, and instruct other personal in the area. Strictly adhere to and enforce all safety practices during complete run. As a(n) CHEMICAL PROCESSOR, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Your Skills and Expertise : To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Required: + Must have high school degree or equivalent. + Must be able to read and understand process and safety standards. + Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays as well as working overtime as needed. + Make calculations to determine charge amounts, adjustments and yields. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Desired: + Must have 1 year of manufacturing experience. Work location: On site, Cordova, IL Travel: None Relocation Assistance: N/A Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Pay Transparency: The starting rate of pay for this position is $ 29.07 and goes up to $31.43 after 12 months of employment. The targeted compensation represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ . This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules. Export Control: Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. 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Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election. Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. 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