Chemical Blend Technician

Barnhardt Manufacturing Company•Missouri City, TX

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About The Position

The Chemical Blend Technician handles and feeds materials and sets up, operates, monitors, and tends complex equipment for multiple process operations involved in manufacturing or moving products. The position follows quality specifications and established practices, processes, regulations, guidelines, and standards to work safely and efficiently. The technician prepares materials and equipment, performs calculations to determine material proportions, monitors production and equipment, records production information, and contributes to safe operations and continuous improvement. The role may also train junior or new associates and cover shift or unit supervisor responsibilities when the supervisor is absent.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
More than one year and up to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or a combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common-sense judgment and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies: industrial control software, enterprise resource planning software, word processing software, spreadsheet software, or electronic mail software.
May be required to hold certification to operate industrial trucks.
May require knowledge of basic computers and electronics; raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and manufacturing and distribution methods; chemical composition, properties, processes, uses, interactions, hazards, production techniques, and disposal methods; and equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for safe operations.
Multi-machine operators must have demonstrated knowledge and experience setting up, preparing, or operating at least three pieces of equipment or machinery used in production.

Responsibilities

Abide by and enforce company safety standards and regulations, and participate in their ongoing oversight.
Set up, prepare, tend, and operate multiple process machines, equipment, and materials for production runs; conduct test runs to verify proper operation.
Operate or tend equipment used in blending and initial processing or cutting of natural or synthetic fiber and materials in accordance with specifications.
Start, stop, clean, and monitor machines and equipment for proper functioning.
Read and interpret orders and prioritize work based on customer timelines and material availability.
Analyze proportions and perform calculations and material configurations to maximize yield and minimize waste.
Select, handle, prepare, and weigh or measure materials for in-process or finished-goods processes.
Monitor equipment and processes for compliance with standards; observe displays, control panels, equipment, and materials, and adjust controls to maintain specified heat, pressure, tension, or speed.
Follow processing specifications and examine products to identify defects or deviations from standards.
Maintain accurate production records and communicate operational conditions, unusual circumstances, and issues to supervisors and relevant personnel.
Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to support proper functioning and safe working conditions.
Train junior or new associates in safety procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
Cover shift or unit supervisor responsibilities when the supervisor is absent.
Contribute to continuous process improvement and participate in training and continuous learning; meet applicable training and certification requirements.