Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Technician in the Austin, TX, area. This opportunity offers on‑the‑job training for quickly learning critical technical skills to excel in this role and be considered for converting to permanent as determined by supervisors and business needs.

Pay: $21.68/ hour.

Shift: Day shifts

• Safe operation of assigned chemical and/or gas distribution systems
• Handling and change‑out of gas, chemical, and slurry containers
• Gas and chemical equipment troubleshooting and preventative/repair maintenance
• Computer operations to support job functions and customer needs
• Support of quality systems

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver's license
• Must speak English

• Prior experience in maintenance or as an equipment technician or in a mechanical or electronic environment is a plus
• Previous experience with chemical and gas distribution equipment is helpful but not a must
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Military training is welcomed
• Strong technical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills

• Walking up to 5 or 6 miles per day
• Occasionally may need to climb a tanker truck (18‑wheeler) while using fall protection, to off‑load chemicals into a drum.
• In some cases, Technicians must put on supplied Contained Breathing Air Respirator while working with chemicals (approx. 10‑15 minutes)
• Basic lifting (up to 40lbs)
• Bending of the knees and overhead reaching
• PPE made available to workers include safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs, chemical apron, gloves, etc.
• The worker will be provided a voucher to purchase safety boots, which they are required to wear
• A Fit for Duty Evaluation will be required prior to reporting and annually which includes:
  Pulmonary Function Test for wearing a respirator, audiogram baseline for wearing hearing protection, and physical exam.
• Workers are required to complete hazardous communication training (Right to Know) before work. There are no planned activities or work in which a worker is exposed to any of the products used onsite.

Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.