Pilot Plant Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Alpharetta, GA (Job ID 10110474)

Description

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team as an Manufacturing Engineering Technician. In this pivotal role, you will support innovative chemical process operations within a pilot plant environment, helping to advance new products and processes from development to commercialization. Your expertise will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing practices, directly contributing to the company's technological breakthroughs and production excellence.

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-conscious Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support pilot plant operations in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Working closely with scientists, engineers, and production teams, you will operate and maintain complex process equipment, assist with scale-up trials, and implement best practices to achieve quality and productivity targets. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about process engineering, mechanical maintenance, and continuous improvement in a thriving manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of chemical process operations and equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and instrumentation
• Experience with lab-scale to pilot-scale process scale-up and experimentation support
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for process equipment maintenance
• Effective communication skills for reporting observations and collaborating with team members
• Adherence to safety protocols and strong commitment to workplace safety standards
• Capable of maintaining detailed experimental and operational records accurately

Nice to Have Skills

• Prior experience working in a pilot plant or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of process safety management and hazard analysis procedures
• Familiarity with SOP development and process documentation
• Ability to operate manual and automated processing equipment efficiently
• Basic proficiency with fabrication, minor repairs, and parts procurement

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering technology or related field
• 2+ years of experience supporting process operations in a manufacturing or pilot plant setting

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work overtime and alternate shifts as needed
• Willingness to assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Must adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality standards to maintain a safe working environment

If you're ready to bring your technical skills and safety expertise to a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply now. Join us in shaping innovative solutions and making a meaningful impact in the manufacturing industry!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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