GENERAL PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is to manufacture purified dyes, ink formulations, and flush solutions per batch process logs.

This includes material handling, operating pumps, Reverse Osmosis units, monitoring flows, filtering, and packaging to customer requirements.

Production operators are responsible for their own work habits and safety performance. This position requires accurate transfer of information, documentation of all process steps, and reporting of abnormal occurrences. The Production Operator accomplishes these goals while striving to maintain an atmosphere of involvement, continuous improvement, EHS, and right-first-time manufacture within the operations team.

The Production Operator accomplishes these tasks with direct interaction with co-workers, lab personnel, and production supervision. This position reports to the Lead Operator.

The Production Operator will work rotating shifts to support 24/5 manufacturing, Monday-Friday. In addition to the listed responsibilities, the position may be required to perform other duties upon request from management.

ABOUT FUJIFILM

About the Global Business: Celebrating our 90-year anniversary in 2024, Japan’s pioneering photographic film maker, Fujifilm has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials and other high technology products. We use leading-edge, proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as improved health and environmental protection in society. Anchored by an open, fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge, proprietary technologies, Fujifilm is determined to remain a leading company by boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value.

About FUJIFILM Ink Solutions Group: Comprised of 3 manufacturing sites FUJIFILM Ink Solutions Group, is an experienced inkjet technology partner to equipment manufacturers, integrators and ink formulators. We support our customers with full-service inkjet ink development and manufacturing, contract ink manufacturing services and supply of high-quality pigment dispersion technology.  For over 50 years we have driven technology changes in screen, narrow web, textile and inkjet, building expertise across multiple market segments with a deep understanding of application and market requirements.

Our global team of six hundred experts in ink is supported by a network of dedicated technology development facilities and specialized manufacturing centers. Our infrastructure enables us to support projects of all sizes, including the largest OEMs and integrators with next generation machine developments for advanced applications, and we have the manufacturing capacity to meet the highest volume demands.

About FUJIFILM Locally: FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Inc. is part of Fujfilm’s Ink Solutions Group comprised of 4 companies based in the UK and USA responding to the Group CEO and COO responsible for 3 of the businesses including FFIC Inc. FFIC Inc. has a manufacturing site in New Castle, DE where aqueous dyes, colorants, and inks are made to support the InkJet digital printing market.

If you’re ready to “think ink,” FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants is the place for you! As part of Fujifilm’s global Ink Solutions Group, we develop state-of-the-art aqueous dyes, pigment dispersions, and innovative inks for digital printing applications like packaging, commercial printing, and displays. We’re driven by creativity and a dedication to quality, and we’re looking for passionate problem-solvers to join the team.

We believe in investing in our people, offering a collaborative culture and a flexible environment to help you thrive. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help create solutions that make an impact, let’s make a splash together!

Our manufacturing facility is in New Castle, Delaware, a lively town with rich history, open parks, museums, and a vibrant community that offers recreation and culture at every turn.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Primary Duties:

• The production operator has direct, front-line responsibility in terms of manufacturing multiple purified dyes, inks, and flush solutions in a manner, which is efficient, safe, and environmentally sound and meets all quality requirements.
• Manufacture with a focus on right-first-time manufacture.
• Ensure that company EHS standards are met through participation in training sessions, following safety rules, conforming to PPE requirements, and informing supervision of safety related observations.
• Through training, the incumbent will obtain a full understanding of all the process equipment operation along with the knowledge to identify and troubleshoot abnormal situations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as required by the process log for addition of additives and conversions to standard product strengths.
• Report all abnormal occurrences and environmental problems to supervision immediately. Must have a full understanding of what action to take in emergencies.
• Maintain area standards in all work areas and perform end-of-shift inspection, implementing corrective actions through six sigma practices.
• Manufacture with GMP guidelines where required.
• Reduce potential for product losses through closer monitoring of batch operations, elimination of operator error, and providing suggestions to enhance dye containment.
• Communicate effectively by providing operator comments to batch processes, performing all database entries in a timely manner, and ensuring accurate handover of information at shift change.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives through a team approach. Bring forward suggestions to improve conditions and optimize operating systems.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• A high school degree with 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability and desire to learn new processes and operate them independently and correctly
• Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with chemical manufacturing
• Experience using Standard Work Processes along with Operational Discipline Principles
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and actions
• Knowledge of basic math and arithmetic
• Basic knowledge of computers, data entry, and word processing

 Desired:    

• Experience in a batch chemical plant setting
• Knowledge of piping, pumps, filtration, and other fluid handling components would result in general integration with the job requirements
• Knowledge in operating and monitoring the following unit operations (Ion exchange, Reverse Osmosis, Filtration, Standardization), would be a close fit and result in general integration with this facilities job requirements

PROBLEM SOLVING

• The incumbent is responsible for resolving and troubleshooting several equipment and process issues that are both product (i.e. adherence to manufacturing specifications) and unit operations (i.e. Ion Exchange performance) related.
• The production operator must possess a high degree of awareness to pro-actively address issues to avoid potentially costly errors in terms of product loss, environmental release, and quality failures

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Products produced in this business are high value materials. 
• The production operator has direct, front-line responsibility in terms of manufacturing these products in a manner which is efficient, safe, and environmentally sound and meets all quality requirements.
• Manufacture with a focus on right-first-time manufacture.
• Compliance with all Corporate Governance Guidelines within personal activities.
• Overall compliance with Corporate and Government EHS Regulations with pro-active leadership of FFIC’s EHS program.

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (cous-usjobs@fujifilm.com).