Production Technician

**How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**: Our Production Technicians operate our chemical processes and perform production related activities, utilizing their chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner. The Production Technician works in a team environment where collaboration and teamwork are critical to meeting the goals of the business. Production Technicians are required to work shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Safely and efficiently operates their assigned processes to meet the day-to-day quality, production and productivity goals of ALAM. - Effectively prioritizes their daily tasks working with the Production Leads and Production Supervisors. - Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment - Actively participate on ALAM’s emergency response (ER) team and ER entry team - Reviews and updates the Standard Operating Procedures - Reviews and updates the Learning Resources for the processes - Completes annual personal goals to achieve the plant goals and their own personal development goals - Assembles and disassembles production equipment - Performs basic maintenance on equipment - Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis - Successfully complete all assigned training - Cross-trains peers on approved functions - Ability to roll cylinders - Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it - Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and have the ability to climb ladders - Actively participate on ALAM’s emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member, which requires wearing a tight fitting full-face respirator Required Qualifications: - High School diploma or GED - 2-5 years experience in a process operations environment - Must be and remain clean shaven at all times - Ability to wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR) - Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required - Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders - Ability to roll cylinders that weigh up to 200lbs - Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it. - Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights - Demonstrated positive attitude and safety-first attitude - Demonstrate ability to obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem situations - Ability to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment. - Ability to interact effectively with others to accomplish daily tasks and achieve the plant's goals - Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business - Ability to perform technical troubleshooting to resolve process issues - Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities - Ability to roll cylinders - Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it - Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and have the ability to climb ladders - Actively participate on ALAM’s emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member, which requires wearing a tight fitting full-face respirator **__________**: **Are you a MATCH?**: Preferred Qualifications: - Associates Degree in Applied Science in processing Technology or other related science - 2+ years of chemical handling desirable - 2+ years experience working on mechanical / electrical systems - Military experience with Nuclear, Electronics or Mechanical training - Understanding of analytical processes for chemical processing - Knowledge of root cause investigation process and methodology - Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing **Our Differences make our Performance **At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.