Operating Technician-Production, APG Plant

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Main responsibilities

• Operate machines and equipment routinely, mentoring others as needed, by following defined production processes and plans to meet target goals.
• Lead preliminary maintenance of equipment to ensure cleanliness and functionality, promptly reporting specific issues to the supervisor.
• Troubleshoot issues and promptly alert relevant personnel to unusual findings, deviations, malfunctions, or predictable issues, including shortages, obstacles, or unsafe processes that cannot be resolved, record problems according to established procedures and standards.
• Maintain a safe and efficient workplace in line with plant safety regulations, Company EHS guidelines, RC Requirements, Quality System ISO 9001, EFfCI GMP, Halal, RSPO, and Energy Management standards.
• Operate multiple operation units to support smooth and continuous operations.
• Record collaborative activities within the department completely and accurately.
• Ensure good housekeeping within the working area according to the 5S principles.
• Communicate thoroughly during shift transfers, inspect forklifts, and record findings in line with checklist requirements.
• Control DCS and implement production recipes to produce products that meet quality specifications.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• High vocational certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in the field of production processing/operations/manufacturing.
• Forklift driving license is required.

Work location

• Bangpakong, Chonburi

BASF has been present in Thailand for more than 50 years. The company offers a wide range of products and solutions to support almost all the key industries in the country, including Agricultural Solutions, Intermediates and Process Catalysts, Monomers, Petrochemicals, Coatings, Dispersions and Resins, Performance Chemicals, Care Chemicals, Nutrition and Health, and Performance Materials. BASF in Thailand was established in 1966 and maintains its head office in Bangkok. It operates three production sites in Samutprakarn, Chonburi and Rayong, an Automotive Coatings Technical Competence Center, and a Performance Materials Technical Development Center in Samutprakarn. In 2023, BASF posted sales of €570 million to customers in Thailand and had 625 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on  www.basf.com/th.