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Production Technician

Axelon Services Corporation · Portland, PA, USA ·

Pay:
$21.99/hr
Job type:
Full Time

Job Posting

Location: Mount Bethel, PA
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $21.99/hr
Shift: Candidate must be open to working day or night shift. Night Shift: 4 days on/4 days off (EST) 12 hour shifts NO rotating days and nights each 4 day rotation. Day Shift is a 2/3 schedule: The 2/3 schedule is centered around having every other Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off - 12 hour shifts.
Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate assigned processes to meet daily quality, production, and productivity goals.
Effectively prioritize daily tasks with Production Leads and Supervisors.
Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment.
Review and update Standard Operating Procedures and Learning Resources.
Complete annual personal goals to achieve plant and personal development goals.
Assemble and disassemble production equipment.
Perform basic maintenance on equipment.
Drive a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" daily.
Issue safe work permits.
Successfully complete all assigned training.
Cross-train peers on approved functions.
Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Must 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, SCBA, or other tight-fitting/supplied air respirators (SAR).
Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test to wear a full face respirator.
Fitness for duty, including lifting 50 pounds and climbing ladders.
Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights, weekends, and holidays.
Demonstrated positive and safety-first attitude.
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 plant goals.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels.
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 company's emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member.
Preferred Skills

Associates Degree in Applied Science in Processing Technology or 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.