Production Technician

Air Liquide•Mount Bethel, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 company’s emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Applied Science in processing Technology or other related science.
2+ years experience in a process operations environment.
2+ years of chemical or other hazardous material handling desirable.
2+ 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.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operates their assigned processes to meet the day-to-day quality, production, and productivity goals of the company.
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 a safe work permit.
Successfully complete all assigned training.
Cross-trains peers on approved functions.