Chemical Plant Production Technician

Austin Industries; Eastover (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial seeks a Production Assistant to support Chemical Manufacturing operations. You will help optimize existing equipment, understand reactions, and troubleshoot plant processes, while following SOPs and safety protocols.

Key duties include operating equipment, signaling control room, maintaining housekeeping, labeling materials, and assisting with preventative maintenance. Requires 3–5 years in an industrial setting and the ability to pass background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Must pass drug screen and background check, as condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical operations and operate equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Learn and follow all company SOP's.
• Communicate with control room effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor and maintain safe conditions and notify supervision of any equipment deficiencies.
• Analyze and troubleshoot problems in plant operations.
• Assist in preventative maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Affix proper labels to Finish Goods and Raw Materials.
• Be able to read, understand and abide by SDS's.
• Understand NFPA and HMIS labeling system.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the Production Facility.
• Miscellaneous maintenance on industrial equipment, e.g. handling wrenches, etc.
• Follow instructions of Lead Operator and Supervisor.
• Calculate using basic mathematics.
• Must be able to perform work wearing PPE.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Read SDS

Communication

Education

No minimum education requirements

Job description

Austin Industrial seeks a Production Assistant to support Chemical Manufacturing operations. You will help optimize existing equipment, understand reactions, and troubleshoot plant processes, while following SOPs and safety protocols.

Key duties include operating equipment, signaling control room, maintaining housekeeping, labeling materials, and assisting with preventative maintenance. Requires 3–5 years in an industrial setting and the ability to pass background checks and drug screening.