Compounding Technician I - Nights

Andersen Corporation • Bayport, MN

11d • $24 - $35

About The Position

Compounding Tech I will be responsible for day-to-day troubleshooting and production support as needed. Other duties will include assisting with startups, shutdowns, planned maintenance (Bi-Weekly), special projects and material trials etc. 6:00PM-6:00AM 12-hour-shift rotation 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

Requirements

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Interpersonal abilities: able to relate to co-workers, inspire others, mitigate conflict
• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Computer proficient - demonstrate basic computer skills and continuing development
• Excel - Develop skillset to organize measurement data into charts and graphs
• Word, PowerPoint
• Outlook - Maintain email, Organize and set up meetings
• Use computer skills to write work instructions or define requirements for completion of maintenance issues
• Technical degree or relevant experience
• Equipment maintenance experience
• Able to assess situations and determine if an issue is equipment or process-related and take the proper corrective action and escalation through various departments (Maintenance, Engineering, IT, Operations etc.)
• Able to diagnose quality issues and understand next steps needed to resolve non-conformance
• Able to diagnose process and equipment issues by understanding first-steps needed to root-cause the machine problem.
• Strong background knowledge of all Compounding/Pelletizer/Blender Operator Skills
• Must be able to stand for 12 hours
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Strong prioritization and multi-tasking capability
• Strong aptitude in problem-solving and process improvement
• Ability to articulate problems and solutions verbally
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and process procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist with compounding startups, shutdowns, and changeovers as needed
• Report process and product discrepancies to the Engineering group with examples & details
• First point of contact to diagnose and resolve mechanical problems
• Work with operations and maintenance teams while troubleshooting and assisting with issues
• Attend support meetings to remain engaged with company objectives
• Engineering & Maintenance Trials/Support
• Develop relationship with key engineering/maintenance resources
• Obtain scope and complete necessary work
• Continuous Improvement
• First point of contact for CI cards in the Engineered Materials space
• Develop and demonstrate skillset for continuous improvement
• Identify areas for improvement
• Follow up and complete assigned tasks

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees