Candidate must be open to working day or night shift
Job title: Production Technician
Estimated Start date: ASAP
Hours per week: 40
What are the shift hours and time zone 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
Duration of assignment: 12
Onsite Position/Hybrid/Remote Onsite
Worksite location: 1379 South Delaware Drive Upper Mount Bethel, PA 18343
Working Conditions (ex. Office, Warehouse, etc.): Warehouse, clean room, production suite
OSHA PPE If yes, what PPE Steel-toe shoes/boots, FR uniform and other PPE will be provided
Will they be working with Chemicals If so what chemicals: Yes; corrosive, toxic, flammable, water reactive chemistries
Is this a Safety Sensitive Position (if you do not know, please ask your upper management) Yes
If heights, how high 30 feet ( rare occasions)
If driving, what will they be driving Forklifts
If lifting how many pounds 50lbs
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
Manufacturing/Chemical process experience
Good Troubleshooting abilities
Hazard awareness skills
Is this position likely to convert to a full-time role with /Air Gas: Yes
Will the interview process be an In-person or Teams conference In-person
Job Description Summary
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 Description
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Safely and efficiently operates their assigned processes to meet the day-to-day quality, production and productivity goals of ALAM.
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
Required Qualifications and Competencies
Required 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 ALAMs 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%2B years experience in a process operations environment
2%2B years of chemical or other hazardous material handling desirable
2%2B 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