Production Technician

Airgas•Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies - from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells - even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHATM and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacture of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things. To enhance our execution from discovery to delivery ("lab-to-fab"), we are adding talented people to our team. 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 roll cylinders that weigh up to 200lbs- Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it
Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights as well as weekends and holidays in Upper Mount Bethel, PA or Branchburg, NJ
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 ALAM’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 ALAM.
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 safe work permit
Successfully complete all assigned training
Cross-trains peers on approved functions