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Pilot Plant Technician
Rochelle
, Illinois $65,000/Year
Direct Hire
On-Site
Pilot Plant Technician
Rochelle, IL
Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits
Pilot Plant Technician will support research scientists and engineers to create new products and business opportunities. This position will be responsible for supporting business growth through operating a range of production equipment, executing regular preventative maintenance, and working with customers to implement new products.
Pilot Plant Technician Responsibilities:
Pilot Plant Technician Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Rochelle, IL
Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits
Pilot Plant Technician will support research scientists and engineers to create new products and business opportunities. This position will be responsible for supporting business growth through operating a range of production equipment, executing regular preventative maintenance, and working with customers to implement new products.
Pilot Plant Technician Responsibilities:
- Responsible to meet site safety requirements and product quality requirements.
- Perform and document pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment.
- Inspect and document work area for safety/environmental concerns.
- Maintain housekeeping in immediate work area and other areas as instructed.
- Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts.
- Operate equipment to produce new products that meet customer specifications
- Operate select lab instruments for characterization/production tracking
- Assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, tram rails, pumps, and piping
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Mobilize machinery and equipment
- Must be very good at troubleshooting “break downs” and capable of making repairs necessary to restore machinery to running conditions with little or no supervision.
- Must be able to perform basic electrical functions, such as disconnecting and then reconnecting motors.
- Work with a small team to Identify and investigate abnormal test results, conducting root cause analysis.
- Prepare and record documents that report the results of pilot plant/lab work.
Pilot Plant Technician Requirements:
- HS Diploma minimum;
- High School Diploma or GED.
- College degree preferred – Science or engineering
- Trade school – welding or millwright also acceptable
- Must have a minimum of 3 years industrial experience.
- The ideal candidate should have experience operating both lab and manufacturing equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical skillset.
- Must be willing to receive training and operate both a Forklift and Scissor Lift
- History of building collaborative relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and experience with safe industrial laboratory procedures including chemical handling
- Moderate analytical testing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating machinery and performing preventative maintenance & minor repairs
- Experience tracking and qualifying material properties