Pilot Plant Technician

Job Overview:

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals/objectives including Synthomer Golden Rules and SHE Principles.
• Follow all standard operating procedures to safely and efficiently operate process equipment.
• Actively involved in learning and working in all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the innovation team.
• Collect, record, and communicate experimental data both written and verbally.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform in-process and final product testing.
• Support ISO-9001 and RCMS compliance efforts.
• Be an active member in the emergency response team.
• Preparing and cleaning equipment and vessels as necessary (range in size from 2-gallons to 1,000-gallons)
• Assist with shipping and receiving functions when necessary.
• Assist in the development of new processes and establishing standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent
• Capable of working in a high-paced environment while paying attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass powered industrial truck certification (within first 60 days of employment).
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and work independently as well.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems effectively and multitask.
• Able to handle up to 50 lbs. and physical dexterity to assemble equipment.
• Motivated to learn new tasks, new concepts, new applications, etc.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be safety conscientious and able to wear a respirator (Meet fit test requirements)
• Preferred Requirements:
• Manufacturing experience not required.
• General chemical laboratory experience preferred.
• Previous experience in process control computer operations
• Previous powered industrial truck experience (Electric and LPG) preferred.
• What we offer!
• $25/hour starting rate
• Employees assigned to the afternoon (2nd) or midnight (3rd) shift are eligible for a $1.00/hour shift differential.
• Additional $8.00/hour once fully trained and signed-off on all four departments within the Pilot Plant Facility. Hourly rate increased incrementally $2.00/hour as certification in each unit operation is obtained. (Minimum 6-12 months)
• Uniforms provided and laundered (annual safety boot allowance of $400.00)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (10 + 2 Floating Holidays)
• Paid breaks including lunch
• 🌍 Global Benefits Overview
• 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• 🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• 💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

What we offer!

• $25/hour starting rate
• Employees assigned to the afternoon (2nd) or midnight (3rd) shift are eligible for a $1.00/hour shift differential.
• Additional $8.00/hour once fully trained and signed-off on all four departments within the Pilot Plant Facility. Hourly rate increased incrementally $2.00/hour as certification in each unit operation is obtained. (Minimum 6-12 months)
• Uniforms provided and laundered (annual safety boot allowance of $400.00)
• Sign-On Bonus ($750.00 initially and $750.00 at 6-months with a claw back period of 1-year)
• Referral Bonus
• Attendance Bonus: ($300.00 each quarter and additional $300.00 for full year perfect attendance = $1,500 in total)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (10 + 2 Floating Holidays)
• Paid breaks including lunch
• 🌍 Global Benefits Overview
• 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
• 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• 🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• 💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

Preferred Qualifications

• General chemical laboratory experience preferred.
• Previous powered industrial truck experience (Electric and LPG) preferred.
• Sign-On Bonus ($750.00 initially and $750.00 at 6-months with a claw back period of 1-year)
• Referral Bonus
• Attendance Bonus: ($300.00 each quarter and additional $300.00 for full year perfect attendance = $1,500 in total)
• 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme