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Extraction Specialist / Cannabis Manufacturing

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Perform routine and specialized duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of industrial equipment. Follow manufacturing and quality instructions. Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform repairs to equipment. Provide technical training to lower level personnel. Manage daily operations in absence of manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow work instructions and operation as per manufacturing requirements.

• Perform routine operational checks, maintenance and servicing of all machinery and equipment related to extraction operations.

• Inspect, repair and assure adherence to installation, safety and operational standards

• Be familiar with and adhere to manufacturers documentation for equipment that requires electrical and hydraulic circuitry and machinery

• Follows recipes for producing formulations Sets up and conducts HPLC and or GC/MS tests on chemical processes.

• Helps with process analytics by taking measurements, making computations and tabulating and analyzing the results. Uses computers to create reports portraying results of tests.

• Keeps a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tests and results.

• Be able to troubleshoot equipment using electrical test equipment, circuit diagrams, schematic and blueprints.

• Adjust or replace seals and other mechanical parts as needed.

• Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance and preventative cleaning.

• Assist higher-level personnel in more complex maintenance, repair, servicing and troubleshooting.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Reads and understands the specifications or blueprints for the work to be done and plans the steps to be taken to complete the project.

• Uses extensive knowledge of available materials and the latest technologies to plan and select the material and tools to be used for the project.

• Remains up-to-date on information about new technology in materials, methods and equipment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Senior Chemical Engineer (Extraction Manager)

QUALIFICATIONS

A college degree is required with a major in science or engineering preferred. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people is essential. Good leadership skills are beneficial. Familiarity with statistical methods and spreadsheet applications is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is important. Regular use of a variety of machines and tools is essential. Standing for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents, manuals and drawings.

Some medium lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally is required. Good manual dexterity for the use of mechanical equipment and tools is required.

Good math and reasoning ability is essential. Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business.

WORK ENVIRONEMENT

The job is performed indoors on a manufacturing floor. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil and smoke may occur. Protective safety equipment may be required including appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, hardhat, and goggles as needed. Activities include extended periods of standing and extensive work with measuring devices and heavy machinery.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 to $35.00 /hour

Experience:

• Biochemistry: 2 years (Preferred)
• Chemical Engineer: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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