Field Technician - South Plainfield, NJ

Astro Pak; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Pak, a leader in precision cleaning, is seeking an Associate Technician for entry-level field services. The role involves the installation and operation of cleaning equipment for various industrial sectors, requiring significant travel and adherence to safety protocols. As an Associate Technician, you'll gain hands-on experience while ensuring high standards in cleaning and passivation processes.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to wear PPE.
• Preferred experience with HAZWOPER and OSHA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install and operate cleaning equipment at customer sites.
• Travel extensively for on-site cleaning projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math functions

Read and understand instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical Training or AA Degree

HAZWOPER, OSHA, Confined Space Certifications (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Background
Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, continental Europe, England, Ireland and Mexico.

Position Opportunity
The Associate Technician performs entry-level Field Services duties to gain knowledge and understanding of cleaning and passivation of vessels and piping. Under supervision, Associate Technicians work together to complete the process in a safe and expedient manner to prevent unnecessary down time of the customer equipment. Proper calculations and installation of Astro Pak equipment plus vigilant operation of said equipment is necessary.

• Install, connect and set up operation for Astro Pak equipment to customer’s systems to execute chemical cleaning process while wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Load/Unload vehicle with proper equipment/chemicals for specific job assignment
• Ability to drive Astro Pak vehicle(s); including Forklift; Trucks, Sprinter Vans; etc.
• Works with various chemicals including but not limited to: citric, caustic and other hazardous chemicals
• Extensive overnight travel (over 80%) by land and/or air
• Complete all required Safety Training including OSHA Certification
• Competence to comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
• Maintains work area clean to CEO (Clean, Efficient, Organized)/5S Standards
• Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) strongly preferred or equivalent experience required
• Possess a valid Medical DOT Certificate
• Technical Training or AA Degree preferred
• HAZWOPER, OSHA, Confined Space Certifications are preferred

Related Experience: One (1) year technical training or certification course; one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Schedule:

• Willing and able to work significant overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required.
• 30-50% of work shifts may require working a night shift

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand work instructions, documents, correspondence and memos.
• Effective communication skills which include verbal and written in English
• Ability to operate and lift weight-bearing equipment that can weigh up to 50 pounds
• Ability to don proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for different chemical mixing processes
• Ability to wear a respirator as needed and/or required based on assignment
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Should be able to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Moderate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

License: Possess a valid class “C” driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Will be exposed to dust, fume, smoke, toxic chemicals and disagreeable odors
• Noisy conditions periodically
• Wet or humid conditions (indoors)
• Working on ladders, rooftops, bucket trucks, scaffolding, etc.
• Exposed to vibration (i.e. operating jackhammer, impact wrench)
• Periodically improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work space

Physical Requirements:

• Standing
• Walking
• Use of hands, fingers
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climb and balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk and hear
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Astro Pak Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Astro Pak prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.

About the company

Astro Pak is the industry leader in Passivation, Precision Cleaning, Testing, Electropolishing and related Metal Surface Treatment Technology!

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