EPC Advanced Plant Trainee - Night Shift

About the role

BASF is looking for an EPC Advanced Plant Trainee for its Performance Materials team in Wyandotte, Michigan. The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the sustainability transformation in plastics, creating products for transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications and construction. The Wyandotte plant uses twin screw extruders to make engineering plastics compounds mainly for Tier 2 automotive suppliers. The position requires a 12-hour night shift, depending on plant needs.

Key responsibilities

• Select, charge and mix raw materials
• Set up and operate compounding equipment
• Take part in required training, both computer-based and through job shadowing with higher-level technicians
• Learn to carry out tasks consistently and reliably with a safety-first mindset

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months of experience in manufacturing or other industrial environments
• Flexibility and willingness to work night shifts
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

What we offer

• Night shift differential
• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs including mental health support for you and your family
• Family-forming benefits and back-up child and elder care with discount programs
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Matching gifts program for charities, employee crisis support, employee discounts and a wine cellar