Manufacturing Technician

Company: Volt
Location: Louisville
Posted on: March 2, 2025

Job Description:

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Volt is immediately hiring a Pilot Plant Technician in Louisville, Colorado 80027

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Job Description:
Position description:
This position is responsible for assisting with, organizing, and performing pilot plant trials and associated support work under general supervision. Specifically, individual will work as part of a team developing, planning, and executing day to day pilot operations. The mission of this role is to support the ongoing development and improvement of products, packaging and processes for Client by applying technical knowledge and logic running small scale experimentation in the pilot plant setting. This role will work closely with R&I scientists and technicians to ensure the accuracy of all trial products.

Key responsibilities:
Responsible for knowing how to operate and maintain all equipment in the pilot plant
Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all employees and visitors
Ensures all safety rules, pilot plant rules, GMP's and code of ethics are followed at all times
Prioritizes and balances a dynamic production schedule
Learns and demonstrates proficiencies on all pilot plant equipment and processes thereby demonstrating technical knowledge and aptitudes across the range of existing and future product types
Creates, communicates, and regularly updates standard operating procedures for machine operation and maintenance, safety practices and food handling practices
Learns and demonstrates proficiencies on all analytical equipment and tests thereby demonstrating technical knowledge and aptitudes for essential laboratory skills
Assist R&I developers in the preparation, execution, and review of experiments
Keep clear and concise records of plant operations as outlined by FSMA regulations
Prepare summaries of trial results with recommendations for product/process improvements
Troubleshoots and optimizes current products and manufacturing processes for commercialisation and to eliminate quality and production errors in the pilot plant
Aptitude for troubleshooting minor mechanical and equipment issues when they arise
Following equipment and maintenance operations as established by SOP's
Safe usage of chemicals
All other duties as assigned


Preferred candidate qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Minimum 1 years of experience in food & beverage manufacturing operations.
B.S. or B.A. from a 4-year college or university OR relevant experience in the food industry


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Basic understanding of food safety and handling procedures
Basic understanding of lab safety rules and procedures
Ability to read and analyse experimental and process designs to reach a desired outcome
Ability to write and communicate observations and test summaries
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to interpret analytically results to form conclusions
Ability to problem solve based on facts and trends
Able to work a flexible schedule. Weekends not included.
Strong organisations skills with ability to manage work-flow and priorities multiple tasks with limited direct supervision


Title: Pilot Plant Technician
Location: Louisville, Colorado 80027
Duration: 12 months
Pay range : $22-$25 Hourly
Hours: 7-5 (some flexibility) M-Th


*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance PrograEAPEAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of raccolorlor, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr_dept@volt.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, tLosLAngelesles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws

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