Production Technician

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognized for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing team in fabrication of ion-exchange membranes and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs). Their duties include preparing solutions and dispersions, testing samples, recording data and organizing supplies, and maintaining a safe working environment. Production technicians maintain an understanding of safety and disposal of hazardous waste.

Location: Harrington, Delaware, relocating to Dover, Delaware in 2024.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine tests and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
• Calculate test results, and log and report results using a computer
• Prepare stock solutions, and maintain inventory
• Perform quality control testing using a standard operating procedure (SOP)
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area.
• Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in a lab preferred
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to understand electronic and computerized equipment in laboratories
• Able to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures
• Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement; ability to use concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment up to 50 lbs., standing for long periods of time, etc.

Our Commitment:

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Work Location: In person