Production Technician I

About the role

The Production Technician position at Synthomer Inc. is located in the Mogadore, Ohio chemical manufacturing plant. The starting hourly wage is $23.81.

Responsibilities

• Miscellaneous cleaning including tanks, tank cars, polymerization vessels.
• Use fork truck to transfer pallets containing bags of raw materials to mezzanine.
• Record basic data in written and/or electronic format.
• Transfer product through proper lines by identifying correct line and completing hookups.
• Visually check lines, connections, and bleed off valves before, during and after transfer.
• Accurately package and label product in totes and drums.
• Know tank capacities for work area.
• Transfer finished product to various packaging.
• Support compliance efforts – RCMS, ISO, PSM, OSHA, etc.
• Manage time to effectively perform multiple job tasks safely and accurately.
• Immediately notify Supervisor of any problems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Pride and ownership in work; positive attitude is a must.
• Average to above average skill level in reading, applied mathematics, applied technology, locating information, observation, teamwork.
• Able to handle up to fifty (50) pounds and physical dexterity to assemble and operate polymerization reactors.
• Ability to follow instructions, record data.
• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Motivated to learn new tasks, new concepts, new applications, etc.
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, E-Mail).
• Able to work at heights and walk on grating.
• Work in various climates (indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions).
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other required PPE.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.
• Familiar with ISO-9001 and Process Safety Management a plus.