Operating Technician

Performs the operation of all equipment and manual and automatic processes on the site to meet production and scientific plans for the facility on a day to day basis following site goals. Level will be determined by skill & ability. This job will be located in Vonore, TN.

Summary of essential job qualitifcations

Sustains knowledge, skills and abilities required for equipment and processes assigned.
Operates, checks, and monitors boiler and other utilities for the facility.
At least one of the technicians on site at all times will be fully capable of operating the facility from the DCS control system. All will eventually require this skill during tenure. Quality, production is managed and schedules met.
Receives material into the warehouse and ships final production managing costs/usages.
Controls site safety, security and plans with maintenance work, contractors, and plant visitors. Controls environmental discharges and good manufacturing practices.
Works as part of the team, communicates well with personnel at all organizational levels in a professional manner, and maintains a respectful work environment.
Performs reasonable maintenance of the equipment and facility.

Minimum requirements

Knowledge of plant safety, environment and good manufacturing practices
Good understanding of process control and/or excellent mechanical aptitude
High school education with above average math & communication skills

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk and/or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders and stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and push or pull on objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position will require the use of safety equipment and clothing, including eye and hearing protection, hard hats, and respiratory protection and safety shoes. Where noise levels exceed allowable limits, hearing protection is required and provided.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results of medical exams, drug tests and background checks.

For immediate consideration send your cover letter and resume to resumes@ddce.com.

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