Process Technician Job

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: BU or Function: Arkema Coating Resins (ACR) Report to Manager Title: Production Supervisor Job Summary Control, operate, or ten equipment in which a chemical charging reaction takes place in the process of industrial or consumer products. Typical equipment used include: K80, K81 kettles, raw material storage, Cooling belt, and packaging equipment. Responsibilities include operation of kettles, unloading of raw materials, packaging of finished products, preparing and maintaining process records, sampling and quality testing, and other general production activities or any other duties as directed by site manager.

STAGGING MATERIALS

Operates forklift to load and unload trailers, tank wagons, and railcars. Unloads tank wagons of raw materials for use in processing. Operates forklift to move material within the plant facility. Pre-stages raw materials for and packaging per the batch card/slip for efficiency of process to endure materials are ready.

CHARGING TANKS AND KETTLE

Reads plant specifications to ascertain product, ingredient, formulas, instruction, and prescribed modifications of plant procedures. Starts pumps and agitators, turns valves, or moves controls of processing equipment to admit, transfer, filter, or mix chemicals, or to drain specified amounts of materials, impurities, or rating agents to or from equipment to prepare or further process materials. Loads specified amounts of chemicals into processing equipment to manufacture a batch. Weighs, measures, counts, or mixes prescribed quantities or materials to manufacture a batch.

MONITORING

Moves controls to adjust feed and flow through equipment in a specified sequence to maintain system within specified operating conditions. Draws sample of products to test for viscosity color, OH# and acid value to aid in process adjustments and maintain production standards. Operates or tends auxiliary equipment, such as heaters, scrubbers, filters, to further process materials. Patrols work area to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions and monitor operating conditions. Assists maintenance n areas where needed to endure efficient processes. Observes safety precautions to prevent fires and explosions.

PACKAGING MATERIALS

Examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications. Puts material into bags, sacks, and drums to meet order requirements. Removes any materials that do not conform to specifications for re-packaging. Minimum Years of Experience Minimum one year of chemical processing preferred. Education and area of focus High School Diploma or general educations degree (GED) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required. Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so other will understand. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Able to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to appl commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral, or diagram form. Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses. Ability to distinguish color, good color vision. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, but recognizing the problem. Ability to quickly and repeatedly, adjust the controls of a machine. Ability to quickly respond to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. Ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted. Ability to communicate technical information. Records data from instruments and gauges concerning temperature, pressure, materials used and treating time in a log to maintain historical and quality record. Notifies maintenance and a supervisor of equipment malfunctions to ensue timely and quality production. Records quaintly filled and material location for tacking purposes. Operate the plant and process equipment in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to and contributing to the improvement of operating discipline. Accountable for the safe isolation, preparation, and permitting of maintenance activities in the process area. HES Requirement Comply with the HSEQ Policy Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU). Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unite (BU) and Arkema Inc. Comply with all standards procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness. Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor. Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor Report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system. Physical Demands/Working Conditions This is a plant-based position. Must have the ability to stand, walk, and sit on a frequent basis. Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player. We thrive as One Arkema , comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers. If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges , we encourage you through to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation. Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of? The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States , however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring. Job Segment: Machinist, Maintenance, Forklift, Technician, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr The Arkema Group