Production Technician Apprentice

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Description

Earn a paycheck while you learn a new career as a Production Technician Apprentice!

Starting pay $19.00/hr, progressing to $21.00/hr

At BASF, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Production Technician Apprentice to the innovative world of Manufacturing. If you are looking to build a meaningful career while making an impact on the world then come create chemistry with us!

As a Production Technician Apprentice in one of our seven Wyandotte, MI production, you will make an impact on the world with a fundamental focus on sustainability. As a Production Technician Apprentice, you will be a part of a team which produces products that range from custom catalysts for use in the food industry, home care products, pharmaceutics, oil & gas. To polyurethanes used in instrument panels, dashboards, truck bed liners, load floors, carpet padding, seat cushions, insulation, footwear, sports equipment, flooring/sports flooring and more!

Starting on or about August 22nd you…

Will begin a basic Process Technology certification program at Henry Ford College while working and learning on site in our Wyandotte, MI site from some of the best in the business. During your time here we don’t want you to sweat the small stuff so BASF will cover the entire cost of your educational program, including books!

When you’re not studying you will have opportunities to…

Work hands-on in one of our seven production plants learning to:

• Operate compressors, pumps, reactors, heat exchangers, steam boilers, valves, tanks, pressure vessels, instrument control systems, forklifts, hoists, flare systems, scales, lab testing equipment, computers, and other associated manufacturing equipment, such as handling drums and drum dollies.

• Plant operations that include controlling flows, pressures, reactions, temperatures, makeup of solutions from batch sheets and formula cards, transfer of solutions/batches, loading/unloading chemicals to and from tanks, trucks, and rail cars.

• Cross training in additional production areas and supporting other members of the team in achieving a task or solving a problem.

• Disassembling and cleaning plant equipment, piping and pressure vessels.

• Recognize and eliminate safety hazards, supporting and continually applying all Quality Improvement, Safety, Ecology and Legal Compliance policies and procedures.

• Perform all necessary production/testing to ensure that product meets product specifications and tolerances for in-process product and release specifications for shipment of the product.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

If you…

• Have a HS Diploma or GED

• Are able to work in a plant environment and lift 50lbs

• Are able to initially work 8 hour day shift and work 12hr fixed shifts (day OR night/weekends and holidays) after the program

• Are willing to enroll in a certificate program to launch a career in Manufacturing

Then…

Click apply to Belong@BASF!