What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at Dupont?
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
INTRODUCTION
At DuPont, we are working on things that matter, whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers in this global pandemic.
If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value and you want to experience being part of a team with a collaborative spirit, then DuPont is the company for you!
WHY JOIN US?
Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!
Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world. Be part of our commitment to sustainability and giving back to communities in which we work and live.
Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!
Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.
ROLE DEFINITION
DuPont Chambers Works is seeking a Production Technician in a relief role capacity.
This position will operate primarily as a Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM role. The schedule will vary to cover 12-hour shift openings as deemed necessary by Management and will include nights, weekends, extended shifts, holidays, and overtime, sometimes with minimal notice. This is a union represented role located at the DuPont Chambers Works Plant in Deepwater, NJ and will require less than 5% travel.
Pay is $38.98 per hour base rate with an expected progression to full pay rate dependent on achieving qualification. This role is eligible for additional pay allowances per the site union contract including: shift differential pay, call-in allowance, hold-over allowance, over-time rate, and holiday-time rate.
RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for performing a sequence of simple and complex operations required to carry out a 24/7 chemical manufacturing process, in a safe and efficient manner. This role will package, ship, and receive finished, raw, or intermediate materials and use tools, equipment, control systems, and knowledge necessary to accomplish assigned tasks while adhering to strict safety and environmental guidelines. A successful candidate is a highly self-motivated individual who can work both independently, and within teams, with minimal guidance.
Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do:
Production Technician role responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Learn all operating tasks and jobs associated with the chemical manufacturing process, including startup and shutdown.
Monitoring and controlling the process via DCS (Distributed Controls Systems).
Monitors lab results and adjusts process parameters as required to maintain product quality.
Performs alarm and interlock checks. o Performs field patrols, takes scheduled readings of equipment, and makes needed process changes.
Works with process / technical group on Management of Changes (MOCs) and projects.
Package, ship, and receive finished, raw, or intermediate materials.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in work area.
Communicate technical issues.
Supporting logistics duties and the on-site materials warehouse.
Participate in writing Work Instructions for routine tasks.
Use computer programs: SAP, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Sharepoint, Sample Manager, DuPont E-Mail
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum 3 years of related experience in high hazard environment
Effectively read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
Follow outlined policies and work procedures
Troubleshooting skills; ability to thick and act quickly and in a safe manner
Sit/stand/walk up to 8 or 12 hours per day, walk up and down stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Push and Pull up to 180 pound drums.
Natural or corrected vision equal to the standards of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
A high degree of work schedule flexibility
Preferred
Associate degree in related field
Experience operating a Forklift
Mechanical aptitude (ability to use hand tools)
DCS (Distributed Controls Systems) experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Responsible for working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, and chemicals. Must adhere to strict safety and environmental guidelines including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when appropriate. For example: gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, coveralls, face shield, goggles, aprons, respirators.
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