Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering Expert 1

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Mandatory Screening Questions :

Do you have any chemicalreactor experience

What sort of equipment haveyou worked with

Have you used large scalereaction vessels to facilitate chemical reactions along with use of industrialscale centrifuges and dryers

Title : ManufacturingTechnician 4

(offer will depend onexperience)

Hours are 6am-6pm on the samerotating 2 week schedule. (Week 1 M,T,F,S / Week 2 Su, W, Th).

Chemical manufacturingexperience and a stable work history.

Military experience highlypreferred

Seeking Bachelors Degree -Chemistry

Run lines / automation - willbe operating machines vs. hand filling

Forklift experience

In this role the contractorwill be participating in chemical reactors, adding chemicals to reactors. Thisis NOT a mixing chemicals position.

Specific Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Supports operationalfunctions, provides technical guidance, assists with the implementation ofimprovements, and works on departmental projects in order to ensure departmentand corporate objectives are satisfied.

Candidates Profile

Education

Bachelors degree inchemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other scientific discipline

1-2 years of experience in aproduction environment preferred

OR

Associate degree with 5 +years large scale chemical manufacturing experience

Work Experience

2-3 years of working in asimilar environment preferred.

Job specific Competencies& Skills

Knowledge and Skills :

1+ year production experience.

Detail oriented with excellentorganizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Logical approach to problemsolving.

Experience with customerinteraction.

Knowledge of ProcessImprovement methodology (e.g., PDSA, Lean Manufacturing, and / or Six Sigma).

Ability to operate poweredindustrial equipment, Reactor systems, Industrial centrifuges and dryers, Ionexchange columns, and DCS systems. SAP, Word, Excel, Access, experience a plus.

Knowledge of product flowthroughout the manufacturing process.

Ability to effectivelycommunicate in a professional manner with all levels of staff both orally andwritten.

Ability to work in a groupsetting.

Ability to demonstrateattention to detail.

Ability to work quickly andadjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated problem-solvingand team building skills with the ability to work with a diverse group ofpeople.

Essential Job Functions :

Ability to cover flooroperations when supervisor is out or away from the office. Communicate thestatus of operations to shift supervision

Engages in problem solving andperformance management within the business area the team leader is responsiblefor

Assists Supervisor to maintainworkflow in department

Provides training as neededfor new personnel or as needed

Maintains high-quality workenvironment by sharing knowledge and experiences so team members are motivatedto perform at their highest level

Keeps supervisor informed ofpotential and / or existing concerns

Leads by example in performingcore manufacturing job elements by meeting or exceeding performanceexpectations, following health and safety guidelines, job accuracy, andfollowing company and regulatory requirements.

Participates in and supportsthe development and implementation of process improvement projects includingtest cycles to challenge current practices, improve system efficiency, enhancecustomer service, and maintain compliance

Troubleshoot problems withinthe department including root cause analysis and development of solutions toavoid future occurrences

Demonstrates working knowledgeof department operating systems.

Maintains orders, work areasand stock locations in a safe, clean, and organized manner.

Reports unsafe or potentiallyunsafe hazards to any member of management

Miscellaneous duties and tasksas assigned

Exemplary attendance andadherence to schedule

Additional Local Needs :

Production Shift work couldinclude : 12 hour shifts, night schedules with competitive shift differential,and / or rotating shifts working during various days of the week

Requires the ability to liftand carry up to 55 pounds while wearing personal protective equipment,including respirators, for an extended time. Ability to move 300+ pound drumsof material, assists available as needed

Customer interaction potentialelevates the responsibilities of this position

Environmental Conditions :

General Office Environment : Noise level in office environment is generally quiet.

Manufacturing Environmentccasionally works near moving mechanical parts. Is regularly required to wearappropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses / goggles, chemical resistantsuits, gloves, safety shoes, respirator) and other personal protection equipmentPPE to protect themselves from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms ofliquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles. The work area may occasionallybe wet, humid, abnormally hot or cold.

Physical Requirements :

If performing office duties : Employee is required to sit, stand, hear, and use hands to operate all officeequipment. Employee must view computer monitors for long periods of time.Vision requirements are close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employeeoccasionally will be required to lift, generally no more than 55 pounds.

If performingwarehouse / distribution duties : While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach

above the shoulder, stoop,kneel, twist, or crouch for long periods of time. The employee must be able totalk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift 55 pounds and / ormove 300+ pounds without additional employee assistance. Employee may berequired to move more than 300+ pounds with assistance. Specific visionrequirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regularlyuses manufacturing equipment, powered industrial equipment, phones, computers,computer monitors and all office / laboratory equipment.