Field Technician
Astro Pak Corporation
Titusville, Florida
technician
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cleaning
chemical
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passivation
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chemical cleaning
ppe
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safety
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April 28, 2024
Astro Pak Corporation
Titusville, Florida
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.
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
Qualifications:
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
Related Experience: One (1) year of technical training or certification course; one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
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
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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.
License: Possess a valid class C driver s license and an acceptable driving record.
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.
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