Technician I

Technician I

The Technician I will assist in the setup, operation, disassembly, and cleaning of chemical process equipment and systems for pilot scale testing under the supervision of the Process Development Manager and Process Development Engineers.

Responsibilities include:

• Review test paperwork and ask questions, including test request forms, PFD's, P&ID's, SDS's.
• Pull material from storage using electric pallet jacks, dump resin or material into mixer and process machines according to SOP and batch order.
• Perform basic plumbing and running of process utility lines such as hot oil, steam, water, and electrical.
• Inspect and setup process equipment, instrumentation, and controls, including installation of instrumentation, utility plumbing, valves, insulation, and guarding.
• Calibrate and operate the mixing and processing equipment, feeders, and pumps.
• Monitor, inspect, test, and make adjustments or pressure changes to equipment.
• Conduct mechanical checkout of equipment/system with the Process Development Engineer and correct issues as they arise.
• Calibrate and operate process feeders/pumps.
• Complete test paperwork, including equipment settings, feed/product rates.
• Take samples and label during the test as directed by the Process Development Engineer.
• Disassemble equipment/systems, clean, and put into storage.
• Collect, weigh, and label all materials.
• Assist the Process Development Engineer in conducting inventory of all materials before and after testing.
• Move drums/containers of finished product (up to 180 lbs) to pallets, and operate sit-down forklift to move finished pallets to shipping and storage.

Essential skills:

• 1+ year experience in chemical processing/blending/mixing operation and testing.
• Familiarity and high mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent shop math skills, including basic fractions, conversions, measurements, scale, and testing.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in repair, blueprint reading, pneumatics, electrical work, troubleshooting, and mechanical tasks.

Additional skills & qualifications:

• Forklift or pallet jack experience.
• Handling hazardous materials experience.
• Testing and sampling experience.
• Material handling.

Why work here?

Join a growing company that offers excellent long-term growth and promotes from within opportunities. Enjoy a team culture that values ideas and collaboration from every employee, whether you've been here a day or 20 years. Benefit from excellent medical/dental benefits, generous PTO/vacation, and a job titles don't matter environment. The company provides uniforms with names on them and offers Steel Toe Boot reimbursement after 30 days. Employees benefit from a 1-hour lunch where 30 minutes is paid, effectively working 7.5 hours but getting paid for 8 hours.

Work environment:

This is a day shift position from 6am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime but not on weekends. The work takes place in an industrial chemical processing environment, which can get very hot during the summer but won't be cold. You will wear face masks due to chemical and steam processing, provided by the client. The work involves both lower and upper level tasks, using forklifts, pallet jacks, and freight elevators. The company provides uniforms, and there are locker rooms available for men and women.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace type:

This is a fully onsite position in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

Application deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.