Chemical Process Technician

G-3 Chickadee; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

G-3 Chickadee in Akron, OH is seeking a Chemical Process Technician to join our pilot plant team. You will work with scientists and engineers to turn laboratory ideas into real-world solutions, testing materials and analyzing results, preparing samples, and documenting data.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a technical or chemical aptitude, attention to detail, and willingness to rotate shifts. Relocation is not offered; local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical, technical and/or chemical aptitude; interest in figuring out how equipment works.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team-first attitude.
• Willingness to work off-shift two weeks per month and two weeks per month on a rotating shift schedule.
• 1st shift hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Test materials and analyze results.
• Prepare samples for customer and internal evaluations.
• Track process data and document findings.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and clean process equipment and support improvements.
• Work closely with R&D teams on new products.
• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Chemical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technical or scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Chemical Process Technician

Full Time Akron, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1051

WHO IS G-3 CHICKADEE

Formerly part of Goodyear Chemical, G-3 Chickadee is now an independent, private equity-backed specialty materials company in the early stages of building its own operational identity. We're modernizing our infrastructure—SAP, MES, cybersecurity—and investing heavily in new product development. Local candidates preferred due to proximity to the worksite and interview/ onboarding logistics. Relocation is not available.

THE ROLE

In this role, you'll work alongside scientists and engineers in our pilot plant, helping turn laboratory ideas into real-world solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Test materials and analyze results


• Prepare samples for customer and internal evaluations


• Track process data and document findings


• Troubleshoot, maintain, and clean process equipment and support improvements


• Work closely with R&D teams on new products


• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Mechanical, technical and/or chemical aptitude; interest in figuring out how equipment works


• Strong attention to detail


• Team-first attitude


• Willingness to work off-shift two weeks per month and two weeks per month on a rotating shift schedule (Monday of the first week through Friday of the second week; 12 consecutive workdays)


• Two weeks per month on 1st shift (Monday-Friday)
  
  
  
  • 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  
  
  
  


• Two weeks per month on a rotating shift schedule (Monday of the first week through Friday of the second week; 12 consecutive workdays)
  
  
  
  • 1st Shift: 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  
  
  • 2nd Shift*: 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  
  
  • 3rd Shift*: 10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
  
  
  • Employees rotate among 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, spending approximately four months per year on each shift.
  
  
  
  

* Employees will receive a shift differential of $1.50 per hour for all hours worked on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

PREFERRED

• Associate degree in a technical or scientific field


• Experience in manufacturing, pilot plants, or labs


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Chemical aptitude

WHY JOIN G-3 CHICKADEE

• Be part of a company that's building something new


• See your work directly impact products and processes
  
• Learn from scientists, engineers, and industry experts


• Grow your career as the company grows


• Competitive pay, great benefits, and tuition assistance