Chemical Technician jobs in Wilkes Barre, PA

TGCM Technician

Founded in 1927, MATHESON is one of the largest compressed gas providers in the world. MATHESON provides everything from onsite air separation plants to portable gas cylinders and all the services required to support these products and customer applications. We offer semiconductor, medical, welding, bulk, and cylinder gases for customers across the country and around the world. MATHESON has over 300 locations and more than 4,500 employees in the U.S.

Matheson Gas offers:

• Full benefits - Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Compensation package.
• Payday - every other Friday.
• Paid time off.
• And much more!!!

Position Summary:

TGCM (Total Gas Chemical and Management) work at customer's facilities and will perform routine duties detailed in this specification.

Hours of work: Monday through Friday. This is a full-time position.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

- Safety Function

• Perform all duties following appropriate work instructions and procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) for tasks requiring use of PPE.
• Bring safety issues to the attention of the Site Services Manager.
• Responsible for safely operating and maintaining equipment required for the customer to produce their products.
• Work is typically in a team environment.

- Quality Function

• Follow work instructions and established procedures.
• Bring ideas for improvement to the TGCM Site Services Manager for consideration.
• Work schedule will be compressed or standard shift.
• Complete all training that is required.

- Productivity Function

• Complete work as time permits.
• Capture all relevant information on completed work and send daily to TGCM Site Services Manager (and other recipients as required by the TGCM Site Services Manager).
• HPM and inert cylinder changes (including tonners, packs, tube trailers and other bulk containers).
• Chemical container changes (including drums, totes and other bulk containers).
• Rounds and readings.
• Inventory of chemicals and gases.
• Fab deliveries.
• Alarm response on equipment operated and maintained by Matheson

Gas and chemical system preventive maintenance and repair.

• Purification system operation and maintenance.
• Unloading of trucks using PIT (powered industrial truck) and manual equipment such as carts and pallet jacks.
• Write Safe Work Permits for contractors.
• Emergency Response Team member.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Escalation of issues (shutdowns, safety concerns, customer requests, etc.) to the appropriate person(s).
• Participation in audits.
• Complete training to adhere to customer requirements.
• Housekeeping, keeping Matheson areas clutter-free and clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to work shift work as required.

Job Link:

https://mathesongas.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4631?c=mathesongas

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Salary expectations (*Required)?

Experience:

• Gas and chemical system preventive maintenance & repair: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person