Chemical Manufacturing Technician

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The Chemical Manufacturing Technician supports the safe and efficient production of specialty chemical products through reactor-based manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for preparing reactors and processing equipment, charging raw materials, monitoring production processes, transferring materials, and supporting manufacturing activities from batch initiation through completion.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing role requiring significant physical activity, equipment setup, material handling, and work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Employees spend a substantial portion of their day preparing reactors, connecting transfer systems, staging materials, and supporting production operations in varying weather conditions throughout the year.

The Technician is responsible for maintaining accurate production records while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

• Prepare, inspect, assemble, configure, and operate reactors, pumps, transfer systems, hoses, piping, and associated production equipment.
• Charge raw materials into reactors and process vessels in accordance with batch instructions and operating procedures.
• Monitor manufacturing processes including temperature, pressure, agitation, flow rates, and other process parameters.
• Perform material transfers involving drums, totes, process vessels, and production equipment.
• Collect process samples and perform routine production checks as required.
• Complete reactor cleanout, equipment changeovers, and batch turnaround activities.
• Support production schedules and manufacturing campaigns to meet customer demand.
• Assist with process troubleshooting and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Prepare charts, logs, and manufacturing reports associated with production activities.

• Assemble and disassemble production equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Conduct leak checks and verify equipment readiness prior to operation.
• Identify equipment problems and communicate issues to supervision and maintenance personnel.
• Support maintenance activities and equipment repairs as needed.
• Maintain tools and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

• Receive, stage, transfer, and store raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Verify material identities, lot numbers, quantities, and documentation.
• Operate pallet jacks, drum handling equipment, and other material‑handling devices as authorized.
• Assist with inventory transactions and inventory accuracy activities.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled in accordance with company procedures.

This position operates in a specialty chemical manufacturing facility supporting reactor-based production operations.

Employees spend a significant portion of each shift setting up reactors, transferring materials, staging equipment, and supporting manufacturing activities both indoors and outdoors. Work is performed year‑round and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and changing temperatures.

The work environment includes chemical processing equipment, reactors, pumps, piping systems, drums, totes, and other industrial manufacturing equipment. Strict adherence to safety, environmental, and quality requirements is required at all times.

• ~ High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ~ Associate degree or technical training in Chemistry, Chemical…