PT Chemical Process Technician

Hourly Wage: $40.00 - $46.75

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and continuous improvement of all chemical formulations to deliver the desired result based on safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.
• Work closely with raw material suppliers for technical support.
• Ensure technical specifications of finished treated paper is maintained and correctly defined to deliver the desired product performance.
• Ensures quality test methods meet the needs of the business and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct testing in Paper Treating defined to be critical to the process.
• Understand Paper Treating technology and processes and the role played in the finished product.
• Support and maintain robust process setups/centerlines for various products on each production line to ensure that product quality and efficiency are meeting or exceeding budgeted rates.
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on best practices and effectiveness, to include training of associates, implementation, and follow-up verification.
• Works closely with downstream processes to gather feedback and data on the product performance for continual improvement opportunities.
• Nonconformance product review with root cause analysis and countermeasure proposals.
• Monitors and tracks inventory of all chemical components weekly. Orders resin in PT on a weekly basis based on the schedule and consumption factors.
• Conducts and follows raw material trials related to paper, resins, additives, and formulations for new developments to support the business needs.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the PT Laboratory.
• Maintains calibration of equipment, appropriate quality and productivity records.
• Assume basic Management tasks of the PT Department Manager as necessary.
• SAP Key User for department.
  
  

Professional Experience

• 2-3 years of Laboratory, Quality, Process Engineering, or Chemical Operator experience.
• 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical setting.
• 2-3 years in Paper treating technology or production.
  
  

Education And Specialized Skills Profile

• High school diploma/GED or College Degree is Preferred
• Strong skill set in the use of Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
• Capable of Basic Computer Operating with Outlook, SAP, WinCC and work with other software/equipment
• Lean/Six Sigma training and practical experience is preferred.
  
  

Environment And Behavioral Profile

• Candidate will be exposed to loud noise that may exceed 87 decibels.
• Candidate must be able to complete task under extreme hot climate temperatures internally on the shopfloor, which can exceed 110 degrees F.
• Candidate must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Can easily pivot from working independently to part of a larger team.
• Exhibit teamwork, positive attitude, and openness to new challenges.
  
  

Linguistic Profile

• The PT Department embraces the diversity of languages, but most, if not all, communication verbally and written is preferred in English to successfully complete the appropriate scope of work.
  
  

Mobility And Physical Requirement Profile

• Work location is Barnwell, SC United States. This job operates in a manufacturing environment.
• Be expected to stand for a full shift. Employee will be required to perform climbing stairs, walking, squatting, kneeling, or driving lift truck duties at variable frequency.
• There is occasional lifting that may require handling of components which can weigh up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly operate HMI, communicate by talking on radio, and walk constantly throughout 12 hours shift.
• This is a full-time position, which works 12 hours shift rotation 6:45 to 7:00 days and nights.
  
  

Key relationships (internal and external stakeholder)

• (KT, FUB, Maintenance, Production Planning, Research & Development and Sales Representative.) External Vendors, Suppliers, Service Contractors, and other Krono Swiss Plants.
  
  

Eeo

Swiss Krono USA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.