Operator Technician - Huntsman International LLC

Job Description:

Operator Technician

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us. 

Huntsman is seeking an Operator Technician supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Derry, NH. This position will report to the Americas Application Manager.

Job Scope

A good match for the Operator Technician position should enjoy working with a close, dedicated team. You should be a versatile and adaptable individual with strong technical ability. Experience with plastics material processing and testing or similar experience.

As the Operator Technician you will: 

• Maintain a safe work environment is the highest priority at Huntsman.
• Actively contribute to the safety core values and culture.
• Daily involvement with all aspects of plastics material development including batch making, processing, extruding, and molding.
• Perform laboratory testing using a wide range of equipment and test methods that characterize the material's physical, chemical, and mechanical properties.
• Prepare concise reports on material characteristics.
• Perform calibration and preventative maintenance on lab equipment and processing equipment.
• Create and review work instructions and procedures that facilitate safe and reliable operation of all equipment.

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Required Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related experience as either R&D Laboratory or manufacturing.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Technical and problem-solving ability.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001-compliant facility.
• Detail oriented.
• Working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and vendors.
• 5S and lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to multitask.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in a technical field.
• Plastic material testing, extruding, molding, and testing experience.
• Forklift experience.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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