Blending Technician

Blending Technician

  Not Disclosed

  Chicago, IL

  3.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Energy & Utility

Job Description

Highest Level of Education Required for this Position: Associates in Science or related field

Qualifications (IE SAP Experience, Excel Knowledge, Any Certifications, Years of Experience in Certain Fields): Strong Math Skills and Technical/Mechanical Skills

Job Overview:

The Blending Technician is responsible for filling specialty products into compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. The associate is expected to meet all client safety standards, while filling, handling, storing, loading and unloading cylinders. Responsible for remaining productive during their work shift, while also supporting the product quality standards set forth by client .
A Blending Technician displays a knowledge of pure gas filling process, gravimetric blending, partial pressure blending, product purification techniques, and ability to troubleshoot production issues; regularly inspects cylinder fill equipment and performs minor maintenance,

Responsibilities and Duties:

Performs all job assignments in a safe manner according to client SOPs.
Performs all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections on cylinders and/ or trailers.
Scraping, labeling and painting of cylinders.
Regularly moves cylinders by usage of a cylinder cart and/ or forklift.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic equipment maintenance.
Perform routine calibration on production and analytical equipment.
Completes daily fill sheets and cylinder filling records accurately, legibly, and timely.
Operation of vacuum pumps, cryogenic pumps, booster pumps and compressors.
Operation of production equipment including manual and automated systems.
Offloading of cryogenic materials, cascade, and cold cylinder/cold coil transfer filling.
Production planning and prioritizing.
Perform mathematical calculations.
Keep a clean, safe and orderly work area
Performs other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Associates degree in chemistry or related science and/or 3 years relevant experience.
Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments.
Aptitude for high precision work.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the Blending Technician position.
Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the facilities goals.
Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications.
Ability to follow directions, make decisions, work as a team, and be reliable.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or equivalent software.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to meet the following physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear. The associate must lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.

PPE Requirements if any

Safety glasses, metatarsal boots, leather gloves, FRC uniform. Facility provides all.

Working Conditions (IE Office, Warehouse, Ect)

Warehouse

Note :

First 2 working weeks Monday - Friday 6A-2:30P
Remainder of their ninety days Monday-Friday 4:30A-3P
From there they would transition to the Monday-Friday 3P-1:30A.
Temp to Hire (Y/N)? Y
Onsite
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.