Production Technician

Job Description

Summary
Our Production Technicians operate our chemical processes and perform production related activities, utilizing their chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner. The Production Technician works in a team environment where collaboration and teamwork are critical to meeting the goals of the business.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Safely and efficiently operates their assigned processes to meet the day-to-day quality, production and productivity goals of the client.
Effectively prioritizes their daily tasks working with the Production Leads and Production Supervisors.
Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment
Reviews and updates the Standard Operating Procedures
Reviews and updates the Learning Resources for the processes
Completes annual personal goals to achieve the plant goals and their own personal development goals
Assembles and disassembles production equipment
Performs basic maintenance on equipment
Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis
Issuer for safe work permit
Successfully complete all assigned training
Cross-trains peers on approved functions

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
Must be and remain clean shaven at all times for safety purposes
Ability to wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)
Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required
Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights as well as weekends and holidays
Demonstrated positive attitude and safety-first attitude
Demonstrate ability to obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem situations
Ability to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to interact effectively with others to accomplish daily tasks and achieve the plant's goals
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business
Ability to perform technical troubleshooting to resolve process issues
Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities
Actively participate on client's emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member

Preferred Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Applied Science in processing Technology or other related science
2+ years experience in a process operations environment
2+ years of chemical or other hazardous material handling desirable
2+ years experience working on mechanical / electrical systems
Experience with Nuclear, Electronics or Mechanical training
Understanding of analytical processes for chemical processing
Knowledge of root cause investigation process and methodology
Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing
Computer literate

Top 3 Must-Have Skills
Manufacturing/Chemical process experience
Good Troubleshooting abilities
Hazard awareness skills

Production Technicians are required to work shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Notes:
Onsite
Night Shift: 4 days on/4 days off (EST)
12 hour shifts NO rotating days and nights each 4 day rotation
Day Shift is a 2/3 schedule: The 2/3 schedule is centered around having every other Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off - 12 hour shifts
Hours per week: 40

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status