Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Mount Bethel, PA 18343

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Temp to hire)

12 Hour Shift: 4 days on/4 days off (EST) 12 Hour Shifts

(Day and Night)

Job Description:

Our Production Technicians operate our chemical processes and perform production-related activities, utilizing their chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner. The Production Technician works in a team environment where collaboration and teamwork are critical to meeting the goals of the business.

Production Technicians are required to work shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Responsibilities:

Safely and efficiently operates their assigned processes to meet the day-to-day quality, production, and productivity goals of the company.

Effectively prioritizes their daily tasks working with the Production Leads and Production Supervisors.

Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment

Reviews and updates the Standard Operating Procedures

Reviews and updates the Learning Resources for the processes

Completes annual personal goals to achieve the plant goals and their own personal development goals

Assembles and disassembles production equipment

Performs basic maintenance on equipment

Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis

Issuer for safe work permit

Successfully complete all assigned training

Cross-trains peers on approved functions

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Must be and remain clean-shaven at all times for safety purposes

Ability to wear a full face tight-fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)

Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required

Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders

Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights as well as weekends and holidays

Demonstrated positive attitude and safety-first attitude

Demonstrate ability to obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem situations

Ability to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to interact effectively with others to accomplish daily tasks and achieve the plant's goals

Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business

Ability to perform technical troubleshooting to resolve process issues

Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities

Actively participate on client’s emergency response (ER) team, including as an ER entry team member

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Applied Science in processing Technology or other related science

2 years experience in a process operations environment

2 years of chemical or other hazardous material handling desirable

2 years experience working on mechanical/electrical systems

Experience with Nuclear, Electronics or Mechanical training

Understanding of analytical processes for chemical processing

Knowledge of root cause investigation process and methodology

Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing

Computer literate