Chemical Production Technician

Chemical Production Technician

Mount Bethel, PA

6+ months

Rate : $22.25 / hr

Work Schedule + Time Zone : 4 days / 4 days off EST. The hours worked are 6am-6pm for day shift and 6pm-6am for night shift. Applicants will need to be available to work either shift but will very likely work the overnight shift.

Job Description :

Production Technician

• The applicants will work very closely with ammonium chloride, helium and nitrogen.

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 manufacturer of the newest

computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

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

Required Qualifications :

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 200 lbs- 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 ALAMs emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry

team member

Ability to effectively and proficiently communicate both verbally and written in English

Preferred Qualifications :

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