Production Technician

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 ALAM.
• Effectively prioritizes their daily tasks working with the Production Leads and Production Supervisors.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment
• Actively participate on ALAM’s emergency response (ER) team and ER entry team
• Reviews and updates the Standard Operating Procedures
• Reviews and updates the Learning Resources for the processes
• Completes their 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
• Successfully complete all assigned training
• Cross-trains peers on approved functions

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be and remain clean shaven at all times
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Applied Science in processing Technology or other related science
• 2+ years of chemical handling desirable
• 2+ years experience working on mechanical / electrical systems
• Military 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