Production Technician

Production Technician -NatureWorks in Blair

Company Overview: NatureWorks is an advanced materials company providing renewably-sourced polymers and chemicals to industries such as packaging, fibers, and chemicals. Our Ingeo™ polymers offer eco-friendly alternatives to oil-based products and are used in various applications from electronics to 3D printing.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Production Technician responsible for the safe, daily operations of our production plant. This role involves environmental compliance, ensuring product quality, and maintaining plant safety. The position requires 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  Shifts will rotate from days to nights every 8 weeks.  Our plant is located in the Blair bio-refinery campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership : Ensure plant safety, identify unsafe conditions, and follow EH&S policies.


• Operations : Operate equipment, monitor plant systems, troubleshoot, and adjust processes as needed.


• Collaboration : Communicate with supervisors about quality and cost control improvements.


• Housekeeping : Maintain plant cleanliness and support overall plant upkeep.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Manufacturing experience desired.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay starts at $27.50 per hour.


• Benefits begin on day 1.


• 3 weeks of vacation, 6 family/sick days.


• 8.5% company 401k contribution.

Join NatureWorks and help drive sustainability in the materials industry!