Technician, Poly

JOB PURPOSE: 

To provide production operation duties in Production to ensure efficient unit operation in order to make high quality products, proper and safe equipment operation in accordance with Plant Operation policies and procedures, and OSHA safety rules and regulations. This includes performing light maintenance, including but not limited to pump oiling, minor filter change-outs, small steam leak and trap repairs, taking and reporting utility readings, reviewing P&IDs and SOPs, computer input of quality alert information, and other duties as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Work a 12-hour rotating shift

- Work overtime as needed

- Work in extreme conditions (temperature and humidity)

- Perform repetitive tasks

- Detect defects and errors

- Communicate clearly and accurately

- Work under pressure

- Read and comprehend job procedures

- Bending/Stooping - With activity in these positions

- Standing - Watching, holding, taking readings

- Squatting - With activity in these positions

- Walking during 12-hour shifts

- Ascending and descending stairs - varying pitches - frequently

- Emergency Response - Handling firefighting equipment, etc.

- Reaching - Above shoulder level or below - activity in these positions

- Pushing/Pulling

- Lifting - Weights up to 60 lbs. or more

- Hearing - Voice, mechanical, electronic

- Vision - Colors, mechanical motion, steam, vapor, fluids, reading

- Use of Hands - Operating valves, keyboards, lab tests, cleaning equipment.

- Sense of Smell - Chemicals, burning materials

- Mobility - able to perform a variety of tasks

- Climbing - Ladders, up and down

- Turning/Twisting - Able to pivot/turn/twist and perform function

- Protective Equipment - Able to wear proper safety equipment

- Driving (Forklifts, Pick-Up Trucks, Cars) with automatic and/or manual transmissions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 2 years experience in an industrial, manufacturing or plant environment

- ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift

- ability to work overtime as needed

- demonstrated mechanical aptitude

- successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, fitness test, and background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Associate degree in Process Technology

- Previous relevant industrial work experience (5 years)

- Distributive Control System (Board Operator) experience is preferred

Incomplete applications will be excluded from consideration. Lion Copolymer is an equal opportunity employer.