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Teknor Apex Company · 3 months ago

Production Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Brownsville, Tennessee, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

Teknor Apex Company is an international custom compounder that has evolved since its founding in 1924. The Production Technician will be responsible for maintaining quality standards, operating machinery, and ensuring safety protocols are followed, contributing to the team-based manufacturing environment.

ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Keep work area clean

Maintain established quality standards per production requirements

Take and evaluate samples as required

Maintain operating conditions within the set run conditions

Maintain maximum line speeds and productivity of all machines assigned

Fill out all required production records accurately and completely

Other work as assigned by the crew leader or supervisor

Operation of the assigned equipment and any auxiliary equipment associated with the operation of the assigned area

Inform the crew leader/shift supervisor of any safety, mechanical, or operational problems

Document actions completely and accurately as required on receiving, QC, and assigned paperwork

This role is a full-time position within our site where we have a team approach to manufacturing. Timely and Regular attendance is crucial to your success and the safety of the team

There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business because, with team-based manufacturing, production areas must be manned for worker safety and may continue beyond the end of a scheduled shift or may require additional overtime hours outside of normal shift schedule

Complete General Responsibilities

Relieve operators for breaks and assist with operational issues and changeovers as needed

Knowledge and ability to trouble shoot and solve most operational problems

Ability to communicate instructions and train employees as needed

Qualification

Forklift operationStandard Operating ProceduresBasic math skillsLegible writingCommunication skills

Required

Read and write notes on the production report

Writing must be legible using proper spelling and grammar, all communications must be in English

Read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and Hose Specifications according to batch cards and run conditions

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide

Must be able to drive a forklift

Handle machine parts weighing up to 50 pounds

Move and control reels of garden hose weighing up to 1200 pounds. Body strength and stamina must be sufficient to perform these duties 50 times per shift

Remove tooling and properly reassemble using basic hand tools. Basic motor skills are required to perform the necessary mechanical aspects of this job in an efficient manner

Tolerate summer heat of 15 degrees above outside temperatures

Body agility to enable bending, stooping and lifting hose, tools and other items needed to perform the job. Body strength and stamina must be sufficient to perform these duties 25 times per shift

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision with extremely LOW deductibles

Low-cost insurance plan - 85% paid by the company

Wellness program to earn substantial discounts for medical premiums

Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401K

Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays

$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Pay Increases throughout the first year of employment and annual merit increases

Quarterly Perfect Attendance Incentives

Employee Recognition Program – earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products

Company

Teknor Apex Company

For over a century, Teknor Apex has been a trusted global leader in material science - engineering high-performance solutions that shape everyday life.

Founded in 1924

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.teknorapex.com/

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