Production Technician

About the role

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. Cryotech Deicing Technology, a division of General Atomics, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of deicing products for aircraft, runways and other applications. We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join our team located in Fort Madison, Iowa. Under limited supervision performs and/or assists in the operation of all production equipment and processes. Job Type: Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating all plant equipment in all areas of production.
• Responsible for all rail operations; inspection, transporting, unloading and loading of rail cars.
• Interprets & follows work instructions, drawings, and sequence of operations while maintaining all quality assurance documentation.
• Will assist other departments as needed.
• Operates specialized equipment and/or performs tests requiring knowledge of processes pertinent to the organization, program or project.
• Responsible for handling of all plant chemicals needed for mixing/blending into final product.
• Collects, records, reduces, and summarizes experimental data.
• Diagnoses and corrects operational problems or trouble sources in equipment or tests.
• Interprets basic information displayed to recognize when various operating measurements are drifting out of established parameters.
• Adjusts operating parameters to bring systems back to satisfactory operating conditions.
• Develops solutions to problems that occur including assisting in the design of specialized components.
• Maintain proper inventory levels for continuous plant operation.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of experience.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools.
• Must be able to perform a variety of routine tasks and demonstrate a good working knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedure.
• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, hazardous chemicals and railcars.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.
• Must have analytical ability to read and understand detailed instructions, drawings and specifications.
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift depending on production needs.

Pay

Hourly Salary range: $40,500 - $60,218

Schedule

Must be available to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift depending on production needs; advance notice will be given.