Chemical Handling Technician (Entry)

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc.; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems is seeking a Chemical Handling Technician in Luling, TX. You will transfer materials to maintain inventory in active lab and production facilities, manage waste per site policies, and maintain equipment and PPE inventory.

You will prep raw materials, assist in weigh-ups for mixes, and conduct full mixes while collaborating with technicians, engineers, chemists, and safety personnel. Strong communication and adherence to procedures are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in chemical handling/process environments.
• High School diploma required.
• Experience with MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Willing and able to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Able to stand/wear for 5+ hours.
• Able to lift 75 pounds.
• Willing to clean lab equipment.
• Willing to follow procedures and document results in web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Transfer materials onsite to maintain inventory in active lab and production facilities.
• Transfer waste materials in accordance with site policies.
• Maintain and clean chemical processing equipment and PPE inventory across facilities.
• Prep raw materials for use and assist in weigh-ups for mixes; conduct full mixes.
• Interface with technicians, engineers, chemists, and safety personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Labor intensive

OK with hazardous chemicals

Periodic repetitive tasks

Strong teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

X-Bow Systems is growing quickly and has a new position we are looking to fill!

As a Chemical Handling Technician, you will be assigned a variety of tasks, including but not limited to transfer of materials onsite to maintain inventory in active lab and production facilities, transfer of waste materials in accordance with facility/site policies, maintenance and cleaning of chemical processing equipment, general facility maintenance, and responsibility for maintaining PPE inventory in all active facilities.

Assignments will vary any given week, so expect that while you will certainly have core responsibilities to own, there will be a steady introduction of new tasks and responsibilities as your experience grows and the site capabilities increases. Strong communication skills are certainly required as you will interface directly with other technicians, engineers, chemists, production/operations and safety personnel. You will also assist with prepping the raw materials for use, assisting in the weigh-up for mixes, and conducting full mixes.

Musts:

• 2+ years of related experience working in chemical handling/process environments.
• H.S. diploma
• Demonstrated experience with common computer software such MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Willing and able to work with hazardous chemicals
• Willing to conduct operations lasting 5+ hours on your feet
• Willing to clean lab equipment
• Willing to follow procedures and document results in web-based applications
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds as this is a labor intensive position.

Good-to-Have

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Experience operating and maintaining lab equipment
• Familiar with basic fabrication techniques: machining, welding, etc.
• Experience using CAD: models, drawings, BOM, etc.
• OK with periodic repetitive tasks

Location: Luling, TX