Field Trainee - Chesterfield

Advansix; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advansix is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to supervise the conversion of caprolactam and related processes from hydrolysis through drying to blending and packaging. You will monitor multiple utility systems and adjust operations to ensure quality per SOPs, while maintaining safety and environmental protections.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing or an technical/science degree, and the ability to work an 8-hour rotating shift including holidays and overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience or an Associate's Degree or higher in a technical or science related field.
• Willing and able to work an 8-hour rotating shift that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of caprolactam conversion through hydrolysis, polycondensation, extrusion, leaching and drying, finishing into blending/packaging.
• Maintain control of multiple utility systems to support operation areas.
• Monitor control information and adjust equipment to ensure quality and SOP conformance.
• Maintain safety standards and follow emergency procedures.
• Prevent spills and protect the environment.
• Perform minor maintenance work.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in technical/science field

Tools

Forklift operation

DCS knowledge

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain control of the conversion of caprolactam through hydrolysis and poly condensation, extrusion, leaching, and drying, finishing into blending and packaging.
• Maintain control of multiple utility systems to support the operation areas.
• Monitor control information for an area and make adjustments as necessary to operate equipment and facilities, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary.
• Responsible for preventing spills and adhering to our commitment to protect the environment
• Perform minor maintenance work
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience or an Associate's Degree or higher in a technical or science related field
• Must be willing and able to work a 8-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime
• Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel
• Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment
• Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 yrs. of chemical plant experience preferred
• Experience working in control room operations operating from Distributed Control Systems
• Ability to understand a multi-step chemical process
• Previous experience testing samples in a lab
• Previous experience operating a forklift
• Have a strong work ethic and adapt quickly to new processes
• Ability to create and maintain a safe work space based on company standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting
• Ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
• Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials
• Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE
• Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)

The hourly rate for this position is $26.14