The Pilot Plant Technician role is positioned at the Dewey plant in Inman, SC. This is a 12-hour rotating shift. Minimal travel between locations required. Candidate is expected to be a team player and work in coordination with plant members to accomplish goal of delivering absolute top-quality product to the customer in a safe, efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
Responsible for running pilot scaled batches to validate and develop new production processes. Rotate with other team members through pilot plant / development processes on a periodic basis to maintain your Process Certification. Be proficient in all phases of team operation. Goal is to be a leader of a "self-managed" Production Team. Actively contribute to process improvement and innovation and attend necessary meetings.
Required:
High school Diploma or GED Equivalent
Strong communication skills
Ability to multitask
Chemical manufacturing experience
Preferred:
Experience in Microsoft Office
SAP experience
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Spartanburg, SC
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At Milliken, we believe in the power of ideas to impact the world. And we know that the best ideas are born by empowering the brightest people. As a global company, our expertise in research, design, and manufacturing spans multiple markets including floor covering, performance and protective textiles, specialty chemicals, healthcare, and operational excellence consulting for industrial manufacturers.
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