What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilot Plant Technician position at Hunter Recruiting?
The Pilot Plant Technician will be responsible for supporting business growth through operating a range of production equipment, executing regular preventative maintenance, and working with customers to implement new products.
Pilot Plant Technician Responsibilities:
- Responsible to meet site safety requirements and product quality requirements.
- Perform and document pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment.
- Inspect and document work area for safety/environmental concerns.
- Maintain housekeeping in immediate work area and other areas as instructed.
- Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts.
- Operate equipment to produce new products that meet customer specifications
- Operate select lab instruments for characterization/production tracking
- Assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, tram rails, pumps, and piping
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Mobilize machinery and equipment
- Must be very good at troubleshooting “break downs” and capable of making repairs necessary to restore machinery to running conditions with little or no supervision.
- Must be able to perform basic electrical functions, such as disconnecting and then reconnecting motors.
- Work with a small team to Identify and investigate abnormal test results, conducting root cause analysis.
- Prepare and record documents that report the results of pilot plant/lab work.
Pilot Plant Technician Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School; Bachelor's in Science or Engineering preferred.
- 3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating both lab and manufacturing equipment.
- Must be willing to receive training and operate both a Forklift and Scissor Lift.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with safe industrial laboratory procedures including chemical handling.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating machinery and performing preventative maintenance & minor repairs.
- Experience tracking and qualifying material properties.
