Production Technician

Hexion; Phoenix (site) (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

3 weeks vacation

401(k) match

Volunteer time

Job summary

Hexion in the United States is seeking an experienced plant operator to join a safe, environmentally responsible manufacturing team. You will contribute to producing high‑quality products, follow safety procedures, and work to maintain efficient plant operations.

The role requires 2 years of industrial experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to read maintenance documentation. The position is onsite and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately.
• Troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and eliminate hazards; enforce safety standards and participate in safety training.
• Perform analytical testing of in‑process samples and finished products; support lab equipment troubleshooting.
• Operate the production process safely and efficiently to meet specifications; report deviations.
• Complete SAP transactions for materials, maintenance work notifications, storeroom requisitions, and inventory reconciliations.
• Follow company policies, coordinate with teams, and write work orders for repairs as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Mathematical operations

Troubleshooting skills

MS Office proficiency

Reading safety/maintenance docs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner.

What We Offer

• Healthcare, vision, dental, and parental leave
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• 401(k) match
• 16 hours paid volunteering time

Position Overview

Work as part of a team to produce quality products as defined by our customers and our company, adding profitability to our company. Function as part of a safe and environmentally‑sound manufacturing team. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and rules.

Job Responsibilities

EH&S

• Proactively seek to identify and eliminate hazards in the workplace.
• Understand and ensure safety standards are met.
• Participate in safety training and audits.
• Maintain working area in clean and safe conditions at all times.
• Issue and monitor Safe Work, Hot Work, and Confined Space permits for maintenance and contractors.

Quality

• Ensure lab safety practices are adhered to.
• Perform analytical testing of in‑process samples and finished products.
• Support troubleshooting of lab equipment, as needed.

Production

• Responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the process to produce solutions in specification.
• Report deviations from the production schedule and help perform root‑cause analyses to minimize lost time.
• Blend tanks.
• Transfer product via pipeline.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished product.
• Perform SAP transactions for materials moved from the warehouse, maintenance work notifications, storeroom requisitions, PI sheet corrections, inventory reconciliations, and others, as applicable.
• Follow instructions, coordinate efforts, and contribute to teamwork by constructive interaction and professionalism to ensure safe, environmentally compliant, reliable, efficient, economical, and profitable plant operations.
• Understand, support, enforce, and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues with equipment to assist with maintenance operations and write work orders, as required, to address issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately.
• Troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use a computer effectively with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer’s literature, diagrams, or schematics.
• Safety focus in prior jobs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing/walking, sitting, pushing, pulling.
• Frequent work from heights, including stairs and climbing ladders.
• Constantly use far visual acuity, near visual acuity, fine manipulation, and gross manipulation.
• Frequently wear full and half‑face respirators.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.