Production Technician

About the role

Air Liquide Advanced Materials is hiring a Production Technician in Upper Mount Bethel, PA, to support its chemical processes and carry out production-related activities. The technician works in a team environment, using chemical manufacturing knowledge to help the plant run safely and efficiently. Shift work is required, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently support assigned processes to meet quality, production and productivity goals.
• Align daily tasks with Production Leads and Production Supervisors.
• Take part in monthly safety meetings and review and update Standard Operating Procedures and learning resources.
• Complete annual personal goals and support peers through cross-training.
• Assemble and disassemble production equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Issue safe work permits and complete all assigned training.
• Participate in the emergency response team, including as an ER entry team member.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must stay clean-shaven at all times for safety.
• Must be able to wear a full-face tight-fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, SCBA or other supplied-air respirator, and pass the medical tests required.
• Fitness to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and roll cylinders up to 200 lbs.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, in Upper Mount Bethel, PA or Branchburg, NJ.
• Positive, safety-first attitude and ability to troubleshoot technical processes.

Preferred qualifications

• Associate's degree in Applied Science in Process Technology or a related science.
• 2+ years in process operations, chemical or hazardous material handling, and mechanical/electrical systems experience.
• Nuclear, electronics or mechanical training.
• Knowledge of root cause investigation, 5S and Lean manufacturing, and analytical processes.

What we offer

• Pay of $29.52 per hour.
• 5% annual bonus and travel allowance of 0-5% depending on business needs.
• 4-on-4-off schedule with 12-hour shifts and on-call duty.