SMT Operator

Paradigm Information Services, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Hire

Job summary

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. is seeking a Process Operator in Oregon to gain hands-on experience in purification, quality control, and maintenance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will monitor production, perform QC inspections, and support process control systems. The role requires safety compliance, clean room experience is a plus, and a willingness to work a rotating 12-hour schedule with at least one weekend shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test.
• Experience in clean room environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety policies and ISO standards are followed; take corrective action to maintain hazard-free environment.
• Monitor and control production by recording parameters and maintaining target operating conditions.
• Perform quality control inspections and document operations per procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues; coordinate with maintenance and vendors; support equipment reliability initiatives.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams during handovers and shift activities.

Skills

English fluency

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Process control systems

Job description

Ready to grow your career in chemical manufacturing with a stable company that values safety, precision, and teamwork? This Process Operator role offers hands‑on experience in purification processes, quality control, and maintenance within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Salary: $27.26/hr. DOE

Location: Forest Grove, OR

Schedule: Full-time, Rotating 2-2-3 schedule (At least one working Saturday or Sunday each week), 12:00am-12:00pm, Temp to Hire

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Hands-On Manufacturing Work: Be directly involved in chemical purification processes, sampling, monitoring, and quality control in
• Technical Skill Development: Gain experience with process control systems, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, and operational reporting.
• Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborate closely with engineers, lab technicians, and maintenance teams in a small, supportive operation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards, and housekeeping requirements, taking corrective action to maintain a safe, hazard‑free work environment.
• Monitor and control production processes by recording operating parameters, utilizing process control systems, collecting process samples, and maintaining target operating conditions.
• Perform quality control inspections, identify and report out‑of‑spec conditions, and maintain accurate operational documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, perform and verify basic maintenance activities, coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors, and support equipment reliability initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams during shift handovers, work scheduling, training activities, and emergency response situations to ensure safe and efficient operations.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or GED required, with at least 2 years of chemical manufacturing experience, experience with clean room environments a plus.
• Proficient in chemical handling, PPE compliance, quality systems, and identifying/escalating out‑of‑specification (OOS) products; able to pass a respirator fit test.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating forklifts, using standard production tools, and understanding manufacturing concepts such as production planning, bottleneck management, and time management; trailering experience is a plus.
• Effective communication and computer skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, use Microsoft Office applications, maintain a valid driver's license, and demonstrate a strong work ethic and self‑motivated approach.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position works in a chemical manufacturing environment, including both indoor and outdoor settings. The role requires the ability to stand for extended periods, work in a clean room environment with PPE requirements, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.