Production Technician

Production Technician

JOB-10045199

Anticipated Start Date

March 3, 2026

Location

Armorel, AR

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy.

With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Production Technician for an 18-month onsite assignment in Armorel, Arkansas. This is a hands-on operational role responsible for the safe and efficient operation of industrial gas production facilities. The technician will work both in a control room and outdoors, supporting plant operations involving gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon.

Job Description

• Perform plant operations such as truck loading, outside equipment checks, compressor start-up/shutdown, and plant start-ups (ASU, NLU, LCO2, HPN, VSA).
• Execute routine maintenance and minor repairs; maintain local spare parts inventory.
• Implement basic Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and issue Safe Work Permits.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and lead contractor/visitor onboarding regarding safety procedures.
• Participate in troubleshooting equipment, process issues, and incident investigations.
• Use site document management tools (e.g., Intelex) for procedures, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Perform administrative functions as delegated by the Plant Manager.
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA, and company safety standards.
• Apply process safety measures including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), and emergency action plans.
• Demonstrate and promote a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate with national and local scheduling teams to meet production and delivery goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of production and maintenance activities.

Skills Required

• At least 1 year of relevant operations experience (industrial/manufacturing environment preferred).
• Understanding of control room HMI systems and plant schematics (P&IDs).
• Ability to identify and respond to plant interlocks and shutdown conditions.
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance tracking systems is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Capable of working independently on routine and emergency tasks.

Education

• Associate degree preferred
• Technical training (or equivalent experience) required.

Pay Rate

• $27 - $31.75 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

Additional Requirements

• Sh ift: 12hour shift 7am-7pm central time
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights up to 300 feet.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• On-call availability may be required.
• Must wear required PPE at all times (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots).
• No driving duties required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.