What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Facilities Technician I position at Ascensus Specialties?
Application Deadline: 17 January 2025
Department: Operations
Location: Newburyport, MA
Under general supervision, responsible for the synthesis of chemicals through various routine manufacturing procedures including the operation of high-pressure reactors. Responsible to work safely with process equipment and hazardous chemicals.
Key Responsibilities
· Responsible for mixing and processing chemicals through various laboratory procedures.
· Responsible for the synthesis of chemicals through various routine manufacturing procedures including the operation of high-pressure reactors.
· Responsible to work safely with process equipment and hazardous chemicals.
· Responsible for assembling, configuring and leak testing high-pressure reactors.
· Responsible for maintaining in good operational condition production equipment, including high-pressure reactors, process piping and process valves.
· Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area while observing stringent safety requirements.
· Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate production, quality and safety records.
· Responsible to follow and sustain company`s policies, internal procedures, systems and programs.
· May perform computer-based tasks as necessary such as working with Excel and Word software.
· May perform other facilities duties of a similar complexity as requested, including support of building maintenance, support issues troubleshooting, housekeeping activities, assist Lab activities, and assisting with company`s environmental and safety programs.
Minimum Qualifications
· Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with hand tools.
· Passing medical evaluation for, and the wearing of a respirator while working is required.
Educational Requirements:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
- 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
- First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar.
- Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
- 3 Weeks' Vacation.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.
