Chemical Technician

  • The Franklin Company
  • Somerville, NJ, 08876
  • Contract
  • High School
  • Experienced

Salary Range: $22.00 per hour

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Job Description:

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.

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.
● Effectively prioritizes their daily tasks working with the Production Leads and Production Supervisors.
● Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment
● 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
● Shift work including nights and weekends in Upper Mount Bethel, PA or Branchburg, NJ.
● Actively participate on emergency response (ER) team and ER entry team
● situations
● Learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
● Interact effectively with others to accomplish daily tasks and achieve the plant's goals
● Communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business
● Perform technical troubleshooting to resolve process issues
● 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)
● Must be and remain clean shaven at all times


Required Qualifications:
● High School diploma or GED
● Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights
● 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
● Demonstrated positive attitude and safety-first attitude
● Demonstrate ability to obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem
● Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:
● Associates Degree in Chemical Processing
● 2+ years experience in a process operations environment as a process or production technician
● 2+ years of chemical or other hazardous material handling
● 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"


Company Description:

The Franklin Company's Exciting Growth Continues with Nationwide Staffing Solutions.   Come Join Our Winning Team!!   Our organization prides itself on the personal touch.

We specialize in placing technical employees such as:
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Designers/Drafters
  • Chemical Engineers
  • Laboratory Technicians
  • Mechanical Technicians
  • Electrical Technicians
  • Many other Disciplines
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