ASU Production Technician

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; MIDDLETOWN, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance/Performance Technician to sustain and improve plant performance. The role involves mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance in a non-shift setting, with potential after-hours work as needed.

Responsibilities include adjusting controls, troubleshooting, and maintaining rotation equipment, valves, motors, and compressors while ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical schooling in related field.
• 1-3 years experience with compressors, pumps, valves and expanders; instrument and electrical testing equipment.
• Qualified Electrical Worker certification maintained.
• Strong understanding of safety practices in industrial gas environments.

Responsibilities

• Adjust plant control variables and monitor process equipment to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and take corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical test equipment and records.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and P&ID/PI&D drawings.
• Prepare QA documents and transfer data from system databases.

Skills

Basic computer skills

On-call for plant needs

Statistical analysis

Safety practices

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Technical School training

Tools

DVM

Megger

Process calibrator

Transmitter simulator

PLC

Vibration equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance.This is typically a non-shift work position although situations may requirework outside normal shift. Performance Technician will perform mechanical,instrument and electrical maintenance. See skill set listed below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manipulates air separation controls to meet productspecifications and production requirements
Adjust plant control variables, monitor and manage processequipment parameters to meet production goals.
Obtain knowledge base of the theory of air separation andrelated equipment associated with the process; understand the plant's waterchemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipment functioning.
Develop skills to trouble shoot, evaluate process upsets andtake corrective actions.
Must maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification
Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines,valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.
Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals.
Develop ability to interpret Process & InstrumentDrawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in troubleshooting system anomalies.
Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructionsto assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipmentperformance, perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical testequipment and maintain appropriate records.
Be safety conscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminatehazards, etc.
Ability to prepare and maintain production operations anddistribution records to meet the requirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO QualitySystems and other internal and external requirements.
Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant andequipment work instructions.
Prepare and maintain production operations and distributionrecords to meet internal and external requirements.
Prepare QA documents to certify product quality;transcribe/transfer data from process computer data bases and tables, etc. toprepare product loss and reports.
Good communication skills (inter departmental, team members,vendors, etc.
Responsible for reviewing and releasing medical gradeproduct per FDA regulations.
Troubleshooting the causes of plant operational issues andalarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
Assisting with starting / stopping the plants in a safemanner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
Optimizing plant performance by tracking performance dataand implement the best operating plan for all plants.
Executing productivity ideas and Best Practices to keepplant costs down.
Interacting closely with all the supporting groups/personnelfor performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards

EDUCATION

High School diploma, Technical School or related industrialexperience

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, alsoInstrument & electrical testing equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Basic Computer skills.
On call for plant needs of any kind, (Personnel, Equipment,Customer problems) Statistical and analytical skills.
Clean driving record.
Strong understanding of Safety Practices and policies forthe Industrial Gas Industry
Strong understanding of Air Separation Principles
Strong understanding of compressors, pumps and expanders
Strong understanding of electrical motors, electrical powerdistribution and electrical safety.
Possess skills to utilize I&E test equipment, includingDVM, megger, process calibrator, transmitter simulator.
Ability to utilize troubleshooting skills on Medium voltagepanels, low voltage panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, field processmeasuring equipment and vibration equipment
Understanding of Analytical principles.

PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

StationaryPosition - FREQUENTLY
Move/Traverse- FREQUENTLY
StationaryPosition/Seated - OCCASIONALLY
Transport/Lifting– OCCASIONALLY – 30lbs.
Transport/Carrying– OCCASIONALLY – 30lbs.
ExertingForce/Pushing - FREQUENTLY
ExertingForce/Pulling - FREQUENTLY
Ascend/Descend- FREQUENTLY
Balancing -RARELY
PositionSelf/Stooping - FREQUENTLY
PositionSelf/Kneeling - FREQUENTLY
Reaching -RARELY
Handling -OCCASIONALLY
GraspingOCCASIONALLY
Feeling -OCCASIONALLY
Communicate/Talking- FREQUENTLY
Communicate/Hearing- FREQUENTLY
RepetitiveMotions - OCCASIONALLY
Coordination- OCCASIONALLY

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10% Travel for scheduled Training where applicable.

Pay Range $32.44-37.39 per hour.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complieswith the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilityor protected veteran status. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability