What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician position at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company?
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Location: St. Louis, MO
Duration: 12-months Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Key Accountabilities
Location: St. Louis, MO
Duration: 12-months Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Key Accountabilities
- Supports operational functions, provides technical guidance, assists with the implementation of improvements, and works on departmental projects in order to ensure department and corporate objectives are satisfied.
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other scientific discipline
- 1-2 years of experience in a production environment preferred
- Associate degree with 5 years large-scale chemical manufacturing experience
- 2-3 years of working in a similar environment preferred.
- 1 year production experience.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Logical approach to problem solving.
- Experience with customer interaction.
- Knowledge of Process Improvement methodology (e.g., PDSA, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma).
- Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, Reactor systems, Industrial centrifuges and dryers, Ion exchange columns, and DCS systems. SAP, Word, Excel, and Access experience a plus.
- Knowledge of product flow throughout the manufacturing process.
- Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner with all levels of staff, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a group setting.
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
- Ability to work quickly and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and team-building skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to cover floor operations when supervisor is out or away from the office. Communicate the status of operations to shift supervision
- Engages in problem-solving and performance management within the business area the team leader is responsible for
- Assists Supervisor to maintain workflow in department
- Provides training as needed for new personnel or as needed
- Maintains a high-quality work environment by sharing knowledge and experiences so team members
- are motivated to perform at their highest level
- Keeps supervisor informed of potential and/or existing concerns
- Leads by example in performing core manufacturing job elements by meeting or exceeding
- performance expectations, following health and safety guidelines, job accuracy, and following company and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in and supports the development and implementation of process improvement projects
- including test cycles to challenge current practices, improve system efficiency, enhance customer service, and maintain compliance
- Troubleshoot problems within the department - including root cause analysis and development of solutions to avoid future occurrences
- Demonstrates working knowledge of department operating systems.
- Maintains orders, work areas and stock locations in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
- Reports unsafe or potentially unsafe hazards to any member of management
- Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned
- Exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule
- Production Shift work could include: 12 hour shifts, night schedules with competitive shift differential, and/or rotating shifts working during various days of the week
- Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds while wearing personal protective equipment, including respirators, for an extended time. Ability to move 300 pound drums of material, assists available as needed
- Customer interaction potential elevates the responsibilities of this position
- General Office Environment: The Noise level in an office environment is generally quiet.
- Manufacturing Environment: Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. Is regularly required to wear appropriate protective gear (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes, respirator) and other personal protection equipment "PPE” to protect themselves from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles.
- The work area may occasionally be wet, humid, abnormally hot or cold.
- If performing office duties: The Employee is required to sit, stand, hear, and use hands to operate all office equipment.
- Employees must view computer monitors for long periods of time. Vision requirements are close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Employees will occasionally be required to lift no more than 55 pounds.
- If performing warehouse/distribution duties: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, or crouch for long periods of time.
- The employee must be able to talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift 55 pounds and/or move 300 pounds without additional employee assistance.
- Employees may be required to move more than 300 pounds with assistance.
- Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly uses manufacturing equipment, powered industrial equipment, phones, computers, computer monitors, and all office/laboratory equipment.
- Hours are 6am-6pm on the same rotating 2 week schedule. (Week 1 - M,T,F,S / Week 2 - Su, W, Th).
- Chemical manufacturing experience and a stable work history.
- Military experience highly preferred
- Seeking Bachelors Degree - Chemistry
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
- Leading research-intensive biopharmaceutical company committed to saving and improving lives. Offers innovative health solutions for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and operates responsibly for a sustainable future.
- GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
