Lab Technician

Company: Sirius Staffing
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Sirius Staffing is currently seeking several Chemical Technicians for long term roles in Austin, TX. These are 12 hour shift schedules. Applicants must be able to work both days and nights. 6AM-6PM and 6PM-6AM. Shift changes from days to nights every 3 months. Sign on bonuses -available!
Details below:

• The -Chemical -Technician helps support the Mega System of chemicals and controls throughout the sites.
• Technicians will change 150+ drums, bottles, totes, bulk tankers, and cylinders per shift. -
• In some cases, Technicians must put on Supplied Contained Breathing Air Respirator (this type of respirator provides air from a cylinder through a mask connected to the cylinder) while working with chemicals (approx. 10-15 minutes).
• Technicians may need to climb a tanker truck (18-wheeler), while using fall protection, to off-load chemicals into a drum.
• Physical demands on the job include -walking (up to 5-6 miles/day), climbing ladders, lifting 25-50 lbs., bending down, stepping up and down in close quarters. Some areas require the use of hearing protection. Workers will wear a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes at all times. Disposable chemical aprons are required in some areas along with Nitrile gloves and ear plugs. In very few areas slip-resistant booties are required but are available if needed -Requirements:
• Previous experience with chemical and gas distribution equipment is helpful but not a must
• Prior experience in maintenance, as an equipment technician or in a mechanical or electronic environment is a plus
• Manufacturing, Warehouse or Quality experience preferred
• Basic computer skills are required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be clean shaven for respirators -Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. - -
  
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