Production Technician
Core
Hands-on operation and monitoring of a biorefinery plant using enzymes to recycle plastics and textiles into new products.
Role type
Production Technician (biorefinery/manufacturing)
Builds
Recycled plastic and textile products (packaging, clothing, airbags) via enzymatic breakdown
Domain
Chemical engineering / Circular economy / Biorefining
Required skills
Plant operations, equipment monitoring (pumps, valves, reactors), basic maintenance, batch record keeping, quality standards compliance, SOP adherence, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Chemical or process environment experience, PFD/P&ID reading, control systems exposure
Responsibilities
Run and monitor pumps, valves, reactors and control systems; perform regular equipment checks and basic maintenance; work through the process from raw materials to final product; check materials and product against quality standards; follow SOPs and checklists; troubleshoot and trial improvements with engineers and lab teams