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Lightera
Chemical System Technician
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What they do
A Chemical Technician works with specialized equipment in research labs and chemical processing facilities, under the direction of scientists, chemists and engineers. Prepares chemical solutions, analyzes compounds, tests products, monitors chemical processing, monitors product quality and packaging in production facilities.
$54,452 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Lightera is looking to hire a Chemical System Technician. The schedule for this position will be determined based on business needs. The assigned shift is not yet finalized. The successful candidate should be flexible and available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Job Description Maintain, operate, monitor, adjust and perform chemical unloading, chemical tank changes, operational inspections and tests on all types of chemicals systems and chemical manufacturing equipment used in the design, development, production and processing of optical fiber, including abatement equipment. This involves receiving, certifying, qualifying, labeling, transferring and properly storing chemicals. Maintain compressed air systems, gas generation systems, plant wide bulk/cylinder gas systems, DI water systems, pollution control equipment, Germanium recovery systems, acid etch equipment, bulk gas storage, coating supply systems, critical gas purifiers and handling and shipment of hazardous waste. Maintain and operate wastewater treatment systems, specified chemical balances, perform tests, making adjustments to processes and generating reports. License required on each shift. Responsibility Requirements Independently plan or carry out planned work assignment and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision Work closely with functional personnel within and outside of organization to develop and implement equipment modifications, optimizations, commissioning of any production, development, or design equipment. Perform troubleshooting and testing of chemical or manufacturing systems including gas delivery systems, pollution control systems, glass and high purity systems, and other associated systems, using PLC trending, gas and leak detection devices, titration or any other applicable chemical testing techniques, etc. Oversee and/or conduct unloading of hazardous bulk chemicals. Operate and maintain abatement systems such as gas scrubbers and thermal oxidizers Participate in periodic (daily) production staff meetings or other meetings such as Area-specific or plant-wide Shutdown meetings to provide input relative to chemical equipment or systems maintenance needs and concerns. Build, repair and maintain production carts in area of responsibility Maintain work area organization/orderliness and cleanliness Other Requirements Industrial Wastewater License Grade I-3 or I-4
- OSHA Haz-Woper certification Perform work in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and up to Level A Chemical Suits.
- Repair, rigging, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of: pumps, process support systems and other equipment, sensors and probes
- Basic Excel, Word and Outlook skills
- Piping skills including; PVC, Copper, Fusion welding, PVC welding, SS tubing welding
- The salary range for this position starts at $67,000/year and increases based on the collective bargaining agreement.