Production Assistant (Eastover, SC) - Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Eastover, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. The Production Assistant will work with Chemical Manufacturing and Processes in which raw materials undergo change. Responsibilities involve optimizing existing equipment, understanding the reactions taking place and strong troubleshooting skills.

Requirements

Must pass drug screen and background check, as condition of employment.
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check, as condition of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience in an industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical operations and operate equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Learn and follow all company SOP's.
Communicate with control room effectively and efficiently.
Monitor and maintain safe conditions and notify supervision of any equipment deficiencies.
Analyze and troubleshoot problems in plant operations.
Assist in preventative maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Affix proper labels to Finish Goods and Raw Materials.
Be able to read, understand and abide by SDS's.
Understand NFPA and HMIS labeling system.
Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the Production Facility.
Miscellaneous maintenance on industrial equipment, e.g. handling wrenches, etc.
Follow instructions of Lead Operator and Supervisor.
Calculate using basic mathematics.
Responsible for own actions in a Chemical Environment as it relates to the safety of others and yourself.
Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time.
Other duties as assigned.