Plant Technician (Training Provided)

Job Title: Plant TechnicianLocation: Brandenburg, KYDuration: Temp to Perm / Contract to HireCompensation: $27/hr on contract and $32/hr when converted to PermWhat 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

Click “APPLY” to send your resume for this role or you can send an email to me at mahitha.bhagwath@artech.com