Production Technician

NatureWorks; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

3 weeks vacation

6 sick days

401k contribution

Job summary

NatureWorks in Blair, Nebraska, seeks a Production Technician to oversee daily plant operations, emphasizing safety, environmental compliance, and product quality. The role requires 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays with a rotating day/night schedule every four weeks.

You will operate equipment, monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with supervisors to improve quality and reduce costs, while maintaining housekeeping standards across the Blair bio-refinery

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership: ensure plant safety, identify unsafe conditions, and follow EH&S policies.
• Operate equipment, monitor plant systems, troubleshoot, and adjust processes as needed.
• Communicate with supervisors about quality and cost-control improvements.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and support overall plant upkeep.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Technician -NatureWorks in Blair

Company Overview:

NatureWorks is an advanced materials company providing renewably-sourced polymers and chemicals to industries such as packaging, fibers, and chemicals. Our Ingeo™ polymers offer eco-friendly alternatives to oil-based products and are used in various applications from electronics to 3D printing.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Production Technician responsible for the safe, daily operations of our production plant. This role involves environmental compliance, ensuring product quality, and maintaining plant safety. The position requires 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts will rotate from days to nights every 4 weeks. Our plant is located in the Blair bio-refinery campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership : Ensure plant safety, identify unsafe conditions, and follow EH&S policies.
• Operations : Operate equipment, monitor plant systems, troubleshoot, and adjust processes as needed.
• Collaboration : Communicate with supervisors about quality and cost control improvements.
• Housekeeping : Maintain plant cleanliness and support overall plant upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay starts at $27.50 per hour.
• Benefits begin on day 1.
• 3 weeks of vacation, 6 family/sick days.
• 8.5% company 401k contribution.

Join NatureWorks and help drive sustainability in the materials industry!