Operations Technician Trainee

Company Overview

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry – and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry‑leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you’ll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multiple daily activities related to plant operations, including distillation, liquid transfers, fixed‑bed reactors, boilers, hot oil heaters and other related processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot plant operations when actual outcomes do not meet expectations.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs on‑shift, including commissioning and decommissioning of process and mechanical equipment.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Honeywell Experion process control system, LIMS, and other computer software.
• Provide performance feedback to team members.
• Ensure safety, environmental, team and individual performance standards are met in a high‑performance, team‑based organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, continuously growing in alignment with the company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• General plant experience required.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Prior military service with honorable discharge is a plus.

Education

Process Technology degree preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to compile, read, compute, and interpret data.
• Basic computer skills and comfort working with computers.
• Self‑motivated and able to work well with others.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment test, obtain a TWIC card, and pass a background check.
• New hires will be evaluated under a 30/60/90‑day probationary period.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license (must possess and maintain).

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Typical activities include walking, standing, sitting, climbing ladders or stairs, balancing on narrow or slippery surfaces, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Employees may be required to work up to 12 hours per day and perform tasks both inside and outside the facility.

• Exposure to extreme heat (temperatures above 100 °F for periods longer than one hour).
• Exposure to vibration, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, high places, chemicals, and other hazards.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (FRC uniform, hard hat, safety‑toe boots, respiratory protection, safety glasses, chemical goggles, face shield, gloves, etc.).
• Operate/drive utility vehicle as needed.