Process Support Technician (Days)

Department: Refinery

Reports to: Refinery Supervisor

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  Full-Time

Job Summary

The Production Support Technician is responsible for cleaning production areas and production equipment using manual hand tools or power equipment to ensure facility cleanliness.

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  This position is responsible for cleaning floors, walls, tanks, pumps, motors, and other equipment in the production area by using manual hand tools or power equipment to ensure facility cleanliness
• Cleaning duties include but aren’t limited to, sweeping, mopping, squeegeeing, washing with a hose or pressure washer, etc.
• Perform basic general maintenance and cleaning on production equipment and in the facility
• Assists in performing Clean In Place (CIP) on production lines as assigned
• Works in confined spaces to remove or clean equipment as necessary
• Perform handling, transportation and storage of recycled or reprocessed product or materials
• Collects product samples, performs samples tests and documents results accurately
• Assists in operating the 1,000kg packaging machine as needed
• Documents work performed according to company guidelines
• Reports production malfunctions or irregularities to supervisory staff as necessary
• Performs hole watch or fire watch as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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  Time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to learn and understand the production process, production equipment, collecting samples, and documentation
• Ability to use manual hand tools and power equipment
• Ability to understand and abide by applicable guidelines

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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  This position works 7:00am-7:00pm, 12-hour shifts (36 / 48 hours per week alternating), which includes days, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• This position works in a manufacturing environment, which includes exposures to moving mechanical parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions and temperatures, hazardous chemicals, high pressure steam, dust and water.
• This position requires the ability to stand and walk up to 80% of the shift, frequently walk extended distances, ascend/descend stairs extended distances, ascend/descend ladders, close/distance vision, regularly lift up to 50lbs, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly uses manual hand tools such as a broom, mop, squeegee, hose, etc. Occasionally operates power equipment such as tools, pressure washers, scissor lift, reach truck and forklift. Occasional confined space entry, working at heights, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, ascending/descending ladders, climbing or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Education and Experience:

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  High school diploma/GED
• Production experience preferred, but not required.