This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel for our site in Charleston, TN.

What you will do:

The Technical Operator works in small teams focused on the safe and efficient harvest of polysilicon from reactors to ensure continuous operations. To complete this task, Technical Operators will open and reassemble reactors and operate various forms of mobile equipment and overhead cranes. Additionally, Technical Operators will input batch and downtime information into digital tracking systems, report on various production issues, and provide feedback to technical staff.

Technical Operators will work with management to achieve reactor turnaround standards and also to find ways to optimize and continuously improve efficiencies, throughput, and uptime. Technical Operators will have support staff as needed and they are expected to contact them whenever additional expertise are required. Operators are obligated to follow company policies regarding health and environmental protection, work safety, plant safety and quality. Operators are responsible for RCRA generation as relating to container and labeling usage, maintenance and storage functions, and regular inspections of RCRA applicable areas as well as other duties as they are assigned.

• Opening and reassembling reactors to harvest polysilicon
• Work with management to achieve reactor turnaround standards
• Input downtime information into the downtime tracking system
• Report on production issues, provide feedback to technical staff
• Ensure housekeeping and 6S standards are met in assigned areas
• Contact appropriate personnel when additional expertise is required
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput and uptime
• Follow company policies regarding health and environmental protection, work safety, plant safety and quality
• Responsible for RCRA generation as relating to container and labeling usage, maintenance and storage functions, and regular inspections of RCRA applicable areas
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED are required

TYPE OF EXPERIENCE NEEDED: 

• Technical and mechanical aptitude as well as basic computer skills

TYPE OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: 

• Physical strength and endurance are essential for this position
• The ability to effectively communicate with team members and other stakeholders Skill set to operate in a fast-paced production environment while focusing on safety, quality, and precision
• Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and vibration
• Must be able to work 12-hour, rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, etc...)
• Be able to work day shift, second shift or rotating swing shift

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement