Production Technician

Pay Rate: $22 per hour

• Duration: 4 Months
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Location: Mount Bethel, PA
• Candidate must be open to working day or night shift
• Hours per week: 40
• Night Shift: 4 days on/4 days off (EST)
• 12-hour shifts with no rotating days and nights each 4-day rotation
• Day Shift is a 2/3 schedule centered around having every other Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off - 12-hour shifts

Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate assigned processes to meet daily quality, production, and productivity goals
• Prioritize daily tasks in collaboration with Production Leads and Supervisors
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures and Learning Resources
• Complete annual personal goals for plant and personal development
• Assemble and disassemble production equipment
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment
• Drive a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time"
• Issue safe work permits
• Complete all assigned training
• Cross-train peers on approved functions

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must remain clean shaven for safety purposes
• Ability to wear a full face tight-fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit
• Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test
• Fitness for duty, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
• Ability to work rotating shifts - days/nights, weekends, and holidays
• Demonstrated positive and safety-first attitude
• Ability to obtain assistance when confronted with problem situations
• Ability to learn technical chemical processes quickly
• Effective interaction with others to achieve plant goals
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Technical troubleshooting skills to resolve process issues
• Self-starter with the ability to perform under pressure and changing priorities
• Participation in the company’s emergency response team

Preferred Skills:

• Associates Degree in Applied Science in Processing Technology or related science
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a process operations environment
• Experience in chemical or hazardous material handling
• 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 literacy