Pilot Plant Technician

Artisan Industries, with a proud legacy of ninety years, is a leading name in engineering, design, and manufacturing. We are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, consistently delivering high-quality products in sectors such as fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, edible oils, and related industries. At Artisan, we foster a positive culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, offering our employees full benefits and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our pilot plant is a key and essential stage in testing and qualifying our equipment and processes to our customers. The Pilot Plant Technician will facilitate smooth, successful, and safe testing as well as be an ambassador for the company with the customer.

**Responsibilities**
- Install and ensure Pilot Plant equipment setups are assembled in a mechanically sound, safe, and timely manner under the direction of the Pilot Plant manager.
- Assemble and pre-test the equipment prior to the start of the trial.
- Conduct the operations required during Pilot Testing including:
▬ Chemical material handling

▬ Sample collection, labeling, and packaging

▬ Troubleshooting of chemical process equipment

▬ Equipment and utility system startups, shutdowns, and steady-state operations
- Adhere to the company’s Environmental Health & Safety guidelines at all times.
- Use proper personal protective equipment during pilot testing and equipment setup, including the use of a full-face respirator when needed.
- Clean and organize the test bay areas before and after each trial.
- Acquire and maintain a MA “Special License to Operate or Second Fireman’s License” to operate and maintain the Pilot Plant’s 175 psi steam boiler.
- Take instructions from supervisors and process engineers as needed.
- Able & willing to work overtime - may periodically have to work 50 to 60 hours per week for one or two weeks.

**Education/Experience**
- High School Diploma, two-year degree, or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a pilot plant, laboratory, and manufacturing environment.
- Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with pumps, instrumentation and simple electronics is a plus

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Positive and inclusive company culture that values diversity and innovation.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

- Stoughton, MA 02072: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person