Shin-Etsu Silicones of America
Process Technician Job in Freeport, TX
Responsibilities
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Regular and punctual attendance.
Read, monitor, and record flows, temperatures, pressures, and other parameters of plant processes. Make necessary modifications to ensure they operate within design or specified limits.
Maintain continuous communication with all employees in the plant including team leads, peers, maintenance, etc.
Operate and maintain process equipment such as gas scrubbers, vacuum pumps, agitators, pumps, and other related equipment.
Sample the process and preform lab tests as required for quality control.
Perform other duties as requested by manager.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED with 2 years’ related experience or an Associate’s degree in Chemical Process Technology is required.
Experience in a chemical plant with hazardous chemicals is strongly preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written, oral, or diagram instructions
Must have a basic understanding of how to operate a computer.
Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and call outs as required.
Work Environment:
This position operates in an outside chemical plant environment.
The role routinely uses the following equipment: hand tools and mechanical equipment such as a forklift.
The position can be exposed high and low temperatures and noises.
Physical Demands
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Stands 12 hours/day or more
Climbs multiple levels of stairs and straight ladders
Lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls up to 25lbs regularly
Performs twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching motions
Wears required PPE
Benefits
Traditional benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, 10-paid holidays, vacation and personal time off, competitive pay.
Additional benefits include: Job stability and security, excellent growth opportunities, a safe and clean work environment, an exceptional company culture.
For more information regarding benefits, visit our website at shinetsusilicones.com