Chemical Operator: Batch Processing & O&M Technician

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Technician – Chemical Operator in Austin, TX to manage chemical distributions, offload drums and totes, and support batch processing with SPC monitoring.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, problem solving, good communication, and cross‑department collaboration; you will operate forklifts, HMIs, and perform routine maintenance while maintaining 5S and safety standards. A 2-year technical degree and 5+ years of manufacturing experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical/associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent military training / manufacturing work experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Mechanical inclination; ability to troubleshoot system equipment; good communication; attentive to detail; collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply and quality parameters of chemical and slurry distributions.
• Handle drum/tote/isotainer offloading to bulk tanks and batch processing.
• Monitor processes with SPC charts and perform chemical sampling.
• Troubleshoot system equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate heavy machinery (forklift, pallet jack, drum crusher) and HMI systems.
• Record keeping and reporting; cross-train as needed.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Troubleshoot system equipment

Good communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electrical & controls proficiency

Job description

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Technician – Chemical Operator in Austin, TX to manage chemical distributions, offload drums and totes, and support batch processing with SPC monitoring.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, problem solving, good communication, and cross‑department collaboration; you will operate forklifts, HMIs, and perform routine maintenance while maintaining 5S and safety standards. A 2-year technical degree and 5+ years of manufacturing experience are expected.