Chemical Operator
Job title: Chemical Operator
Location: United States
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Chemical Operator, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.
The role:
As an Operator, you will help drive our goals by:
• Processing, refining and fabricating precious metals and chemical products through a range of operational activities
• Following written and verbal operating procedures to complete production tasks safely and accurately
• Monitoring and controlling multiple process operations while maintaining product quality and efficiency
• Performing routine testing and checks to support process control and product specifications
• Maintaining accurate production records and ensuring full traceability of materials throughout the process
• Supporting housekeeping, waste handling and continuous improvement activities to maintain a safe, organized workplace
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Ability to apply scientific or technical knowledge in a manufacturing or processing environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve operational issues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining quality standards
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment and using Microsoft Office applications
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
How you will be rewarded:
We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including a 401k package and competitive time off.
Our JM Elements Benefits program helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.
We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.
How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.
If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)
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