ASU Production Technician - Irwindale, CA
Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.
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Job summary
Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. is seeking an ASU Production Technician to support Irwindale, CA operations. The role focuses on maintaining and improving plant performance while ensuring safe, compliant production of medical grade gases.
The technician will read drawings, interpret process diagrams, and perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance. Candidates should have relevant experience and a strong safety mindset for industrial gas operations.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in industrial plant maintenance.
- Experience with compressors, pumps, valves and expanders.
- Experience with instrument and electrical testing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve plant performance and production efficiency.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and process diagrams.
- Troubleshoot process upsets and alarms; implement corrective actions.
- Assist with starting/stopping plants safely per operating conditions.
- Develop and update work instructions and QA docs to meet regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with safety, FDA, OSHA and ISO quality standards.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Responsible for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance. This is typically a non-shift work position although situations may require work outside normal shift. Performance Technician will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance. See skill set listed below:
- Manipulates air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements
- Adjust plant control variables, monitor and manage process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
- Obtain knowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment associated with the process; understand the plant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipment functioning.
- Develop skills to trouble shoot, evaluate process upsets and take 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 & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
- Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintain appropriate records.
- Be safety conscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminate hazards, etc.
- Ability to prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet the requirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and other internal and external requirements.
- Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
- Prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet internal and external requirements.
- Prepare QA documents to certify product quality; transcribe/transfer data from process computer data bases and tables, etc. to prepare product loss and reports.
- Good communication skills (inter departmental, team members, vendors, etc.
- Responsible for reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations.
- Troubleshooting the causes of plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
- Assisting with starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
- Optimizing plant performance by tracking performance data and implement the best operating plan for all plants.
- Executing productivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
- Interacting closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Req/Pref
Associate's Degree
High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Experience Details
Required/Preferred
1-3 years
Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, also Instrument & electrical testing equipment
Preferred
- 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 for the Industrial Gas Industry
- Strong understanding of Air Separation Principles
- Strong understanding of compressors, pumps and expanders
- Strong understanding of electrical motors, electrical power distribution and electrical safety.
- Possess skills to utilize I&E test equipment, including DVM, megger, process calibrator, transmitter simulator.
- Ability to utilize troubleshooting skills on Medium voltage panels, low voltage panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment and vibration equipment
- Understanding of Analytical principles.
Licenses/Certifications
Time Frame
Required/Preferred
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Physical Demands Category:
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand
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Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Stationary Position
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Move/Traverse
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Stationary Position/Seated
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Transport/Lifting
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Transport/Carrying
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Exerting Force/Pushing
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x
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Position Self/Stooping
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Position Self/Kneeling
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Position Self/Crouching
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Position Self/Crawling
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Reaching
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Grasping
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Feeling
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Communicate/Talking
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Communicate/Hearing
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Repetitive Motions
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Coordination
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Brief Description
10%
Travel for scheduled Training where applicable.
Compensation: $37.93 - $39.93 per hour
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
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