Production Technician

SI Group; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Group in Newport, TN is seeking a production operator to operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment and process controls. The role includes start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety, quality, and documentation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude. Experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment is preferred, with ability to work rotating shifts including weekends

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Chemical plant or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment and process controls.
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete sampling, batch records, logs, and required documentation.
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, and operating procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support equipment readiness.
• Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams.
• Participate in emergency response and required training activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment and process controls
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting
• Complete sampling, batch records, logs, and required documentation
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, and operating procedures
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support equipment readiness
• Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams
• Participate in emergency response and required training activities

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment and process controls
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting
• Complete sampling, batch records, logs, and required documentation
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, and operating procedures
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support equipment readiness
• Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams
• Participate in emergency response and required training activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Chemical plant or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

About Us

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day.

We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.