Production Technician

Air Liquide•Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Advanced Materials is hiring a Production Technician to operate chemical processes and perform production-related activities. The role uses chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant safely and efficiently. Production Technicians work collaboratively as part of a team to meet business goals and support day-to-day quality, production, and productivity objectives. The position is based in Upper Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, and requires rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The schedule is four days on and four days off, with 12-hour shifts and on-call duties. Pay is $29.52 per hour, with a 5% annual bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Remain clean-shaven at all times for safety purposes.
Ability to wear a full-face, tight-fitting respirator and fully encapsulated Level A emergency response suit, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or other tight-fitting and/or supplied-air respirators (SAR).
Ability to medically pass respiratory and physical testing required to wear a full-face respirator.
Fitness for duty, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
Ability to roll cylinders weighing up to 200 pounds by tilting and rolling them forward.
Ability to work rotating day and/or night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Demonstrated positive and safety-first attitude.
Ability to obtain appropriate assistance when facing problem situations.
Ability to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work effectively with others to accomplish daily tasks and plant goals.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in writing and verbally with stakeholders at multiple business levels.
Ability to perform technical troubleshooting to resolve process issues.
Self-starter able to perform well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Applied Science in Processing Technology or another related science.
Two or more years of experience in a process operations environment.
Two or more years of chemical or other hazardous-material handling experience.
Two or more years of experience working on mechanical or electrical systems.
Nuclear, electronics, or mechanical training.
Understanding of analytical processes for chemical processing.
Knowledge of root-cause investigation processes and methodology.
Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing.
Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently support assigned processes to meet day-to-day quality, production, and productivity goals.
Align daily tasks collaboratively with Production Leads and Production Supervisors.
Participate in monthly safety meetings and help maintain a safe work environment.
Review and update Standard Operating Procedures.
Review and update process learning resources.
Complete annual personal goals that support plant goals and personal development.
Assemble and disassemble production equipment.
Perform basic equipment maintenance.
Promote a culture of doing work safely and correctly the first time.
Issue safe work permits.
Successfully complete all assigned training.
Support peer development through cross-training on approved functions.
Actively participate on the emergency response team, including as an entry team member.