Production Technician

Location

Golden, CO | United States

Job description

TDA Research, Inc is located outside Denver, Colorado with research offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden.  We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries.  We rely on a high level of technical competence and efficiency within our team and look for motivated, talented, and skilled innovators to join us in developing advanced solutions.

TDA has an opening for a Full Time Production Technician to carry out sorbent and catalyst production.  Production quantities may vary from pounds to tons of finished product.  Multiple processes are used, including mixers, extruders, presses, tanks, and furnaces.  This position will require production at all scales, with adequate notes and observations to facilitate historical record, reproduction, and further scale-up activities.  Production will require handling and transfer of large amounts of material and chemicals.  Applicant should be able to handle introduction of new processes and materials and multitask to complete multiple production processes and schedules concurrently. 

Previous experience in any of the following areas:

• Batch-based Processing and Production
• Batch Control and History
• Quality Control
• Inventory Control
• General Laboratory Record Keeping and Practices
• Familiarity with production flow and packaging
• Streamlining, and improving production processes
• Troubleshooting product and process issues are also beneficial

The candidate should have:

• Excellent chemical hygiene
• Ability to work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, and solvents. Some operations may require use of a dust mask or respirator
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to independently assess problems and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods 
• Ability to climb and work from ladders
• Current Driver’s License, able to be insured on company vehicles
• Eligible to be fork truck certified

Local candidates only. No sponsorship available for this position. No relocation offered.

Hourly Rate: $21.00 to $25.00 with the complete benefits package.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill set, and/or location.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401(k) plan with employer match and a generous amount of paid time off.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected] .

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To view our Equal Opportunity Statement, please visit the TDA Careers Page .

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