Plant Technician Job Brandenburg Kentucky USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Plant Technician (Training Provided)
Location: Brandenburg

Job Title: Plant Technician
Location: Brandenburg, KY
Duration: Temp to Perm / Contract to Hire
Compensation: $27/hr on contract and $32/hr when converted to Perm

What we provide

Hands on training program
Forklift certification
Bonus plan
Paid holidays
3 weeks vacation
401k match – dollar for dollar up to 6%

Who you are

3-5 years' experience preferred in a manufacturing environment or working with chemicals
Ability to execute tasks efficiently, computer skills, good problem solving and math skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn new product chemistries and their corresponding chemical processes.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and willingness to accept responsibility for work area.
Mechanical aptitude
Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is a huge plus!

Responsibilities

Candidate would need to efficiently and effectively operate the pilot plant equipment to develop and scale-up new products and modify current products.
Maintain knowledge of established chemistries, capable of operating reactors, filter systems, etc. and use DSC to control equipment.
Troubleshooting problems and analyze and interpret analytical issues.
Perform hands-on Operations work of pilot scale chemical processes, including preparing large-scale feedstock and reagents; monitoring process control panels; operating and adjusting process equipment; and safely handling materials throughout day-to-day operations
Monitor and document process conditions via various instrument readings and electronic data acquisition
Conduct routine plant operational tests
Communicate observations and conclusions clearly in verbal and written formats
Ensure plant equipment is maintained and functioning properly
Operate equipment for shipping, receiving, and warehousing of raw materials and product (we provide forklift training)
Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Maintain an organized and safe facility environment, adhering to all workplace safety requirements
Additional operational support of the team as needed
Manage time and tasks to efficiently operate multiple processes simultaneously.

Qualifications

High school diploma required with some post high school education (e.g. trade school, community college, or university curriculum) or significant demonstrated on-the-job hands on operational experience
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and able to meet physical demands of the role
Proven track record of workplace safety
Ability to work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and ability to learn other software tools
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment

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