Lead Production Technician

Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $34.00 - $46.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Annual bonus

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Air Liquide Advanced Materials is a global leader in specialty gases and materials, dedicated to supporting innovation in the electronics industry. With a presence in Fremont, CA, their operation focuses on manufacturing advanced materials that are critical to the production of cutting-edge technologies such as microprocessors, memory chips, flat panels, and photovoltaic cells. The company plays a vital role in enabling the digital transformation driven by Big Data and the Internet of Things by supplying key products like ALOHA™ and Voltaix®. As part of the Air Liquide group, Advanced Materials emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement as cornerstones of its workplace culture, fostering an environment where diversity is respected and valued.

The Lead Production Technician role at Air Liquide Advanced Materials in Fremont offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced chemical process operator to step into a leadership position within a fast-paced and technically sophisticated manufacturing environment. This role is essential to daily plant operations, involving coordination of shift activities, hands-on operation and troubleshooting of chemical processes, and providing technical expertise to ensure product quality and operational efficiency. The Lead oversees the team during shifts, leads communication through meetings, supports new team member integration, and maintains strict adherence to environmental, safety, and health standards. Working rotating 12-hour shifts including days, nights, and weekends, the successful candidate will be a pivotal contributor to achieving production goals while fostering a collaborative team environment.

This position pays between $34 and $46 per hour plus an annual bonus and requires up to 5% travel based on business needs. The Lead Production Technician is also expected to participate actively in the emergency response team, including wearing full face respirators and specialized protective equipment during critical incidents. Beyond technical skills, Air Liquide values leaders with strong problem-solving capabilities, performance-based leadership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Sologic Root Cause Investigation. The role demands physical fitness, the ability to handle complex equipment safely, and excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members and management. Overall, this position offers a chance to grow within a global leader in advanced materials, contributing directly to innovations shaping the future of electronics manufacturing.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
minimum 3 years experience in chemical process operations
qualified on chemical process for at least one year
ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including days, nights and weekends
must remain clean shaven to wear tight fitting respirator
completed Incident Commander ICS200 training
completion of Hazmat technician level training
ability to medically pass respiratory and physical fitness tests
physical ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
proficiency with basic computer applications
strong verbal and written English communication skills
ability to perform root cause analysis and problem solving
commitment to safety and environmental standards compliance
willingness to participate in emergency response activities and wear full protective gear
capable of rolling cylinders safely

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
3 or more years of experience in chemical process operations environment
qualified on process for minimum one year
good verbal and written communication skills
proficiency with basic computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs
performance-based leadership skill set
Incident Commander Training ICS200 minimum
demonstrated ability to think and plan ahead and prepare action plans
demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems
understanding of plant fire systems and alarms
completed Hazmat technician level training from a certified body
understanding of IMS and plant gas monitoring system
understanding of plant specific cylinder handling programs PF, ERP, Cylinder Handling, PM
fitness for duty including ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
ability to medically pass respiratory and physical tests to wear full face respirator
effective verbal and written communication in English

Job Duties

Coordinates shift activities to meet production schedule
performs shift rounds multiple times per shift to ensure execution of plans
creates an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment
leads start of shift meetings to communicate priorities and team communications
provides on-shift technical and process subject matter expertise
enhances shift skills and knowledge through coaching on process and equipment
acts as on-shift resource for quality issues
works with production supervisor to facilitate integration of new shift team members and establish performance measurement KPIs
enforces work processes and instructions compliance
ensures environmental, safety and health standards and regulations are met or exceeded
signs work permits
uses IMS as a guide for work activities
coaches team members on value assessment of tasks and service requests and facilitates first line conflict resolution
focuses on quality related opportunities
participates in root cause or failure analysis using Sologic RCI methodology
ensures maintenance work requests are scheduled and completed
aligns startup and shutdown tasks with plant operations
interacts with sales and operations planning process
balances quality, productivity, manpower, cost, safety and morale
maintains proper inventory levels of product and raw materials
acts as first responder for equipment, process and production issues
participates on emergency response team including ER entry
prepares end of shift reports
cross-trained on approved functions
initiates activities that contribute to achieving goals and defect-free results
researches and incorporates process improvements
works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends
maintains clean-shaven status to wear respirators
wears full face tight fitting respirator and Level A ER suit or supplied air respirators
completes all required training
capable of rolling cylinders
physically fit to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders