What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Astro Pak Corporation?
Position Opportunity
The Associate Technician performs entry-level Field Services duties to gain knowledge and understanding of cleaning and passivation of vessels and piping. Under supervision, Associate Technicians work together to complete the process in a safe and expedient manner to prevent unnecessary downtime of the customer equipment. Proper calculations and installation of Astro Pak equipment plus vigilant operation of said equipment is necessary.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Education/Training/Certifications:
Schedule
Company Background
Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high-purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, continental Europe, England, Ireland, and Mexico.
Astro Pak Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Astro Pak prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
The Associate Technician performs entry-level Field Services duties to gain knowledge and understanding of cleaning and passivation of vessels and piping. Under supervision, Associate Technicians work together to complete the process in a safe and expedient manner to prevent unnecessary downtime of the customer equipment. Proper calculations and installation of Astro Pak equipment plus vigilant operation of said equipment is necessary.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Install, connect, and set up operation for Astro Pak equipment to customer’s systems to execute chemical cleaning process while wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Load/Unload vehicle with proper equipment/chemicals for specific job assignment
- Ability to drive Astro Pak vehicle(s); including Forklift; Trucks, Sprinter Vans; etc.
- Works with various chemicals including but not limited to citric, caustic, and other hazardous chemicals
- Extensive overnight travel (over 80%) by land and/or air
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Complete all required Safety Training including OSHA Certification
- Competence to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Maintains work area clean to CEO (Clean, Efficient, Organized)/5S Standards
- Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager
Education/Training/Certifications:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is strongly preferred or equivalent experience required
- Possess a valid Medical DOT Certificate
- Technical Training or AA Degree preferred
- HAZWOPER, OSHA, and Confined Space Certifications are preferred
Schedule
- Willing and able to work significant overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required.
- 30-50% of work shifts may require working a night shift
- Ability to read and understand work instructions, documents, correspondence, and memos.
- Effective communication skills which include verbal and written in English
- Ability to operate and lift weight-bearing equipment that can weigh up to 50 pounds
- Ability to don proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for different chemical mixing processes
- Ability to wear a respirator as needed and/or required based on assignment
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Should be able to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Moderate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Company Background
Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high-purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, continental Europe, England, Ireland, and Mexico.
Astro Pak Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Astro Pak prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000