Senior Pilot Plant Technician

kp is currently looking for a Senior Pilot Plant Technician at our Site in Gendorf/Germany. This position is based in our Pharma, Health & Durables Division and will report directly to the Manager of Innovation. 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Joint responsibility of the iCenter with all environmental and safety-relevant aspects in the handling of raw materials and additives, the machines and testing equipment as well as the working environment in general.
• Ensuring the availability of raw materials, auxiliary materials and operating materials as well as the availability of tools, equipment and machines.
• Independent execution of maintenance, servicing and assembly work
• Self-responsible operation of all individual machines, test equipment and pilot plants available in the area of responsibility
• Preparation and follow-up of tests on the pilot plants in coordination with developers as well as test evaluations and scaling up to production plants
• Independent execution of application and process engineering tests on films and products made from them
• Accompaniment of safety inspections and co-responsible rectification of identified defects

Who we are looking for:

You might be a match with a complete apprenticeship as Process mechanic/master craftsman in the field of plastics and rubber or comparable training with appropriate professional experience.

Requirements of the role:

• Strong knowledge in the field of calendering and extrusion (focus of this role is extrusion)
• Knowledge of plastics, their application, testing and analysis
• Knowledge of the tools and machines with regard to the theoretical background, the significance of the results, the limits of the method and the influencing and disturbing variables
• Knowledge and professional experience in testing and quality assurance is an advantage.
• Good English skills are essential
• Good knowledge IT and relevant programs
• Structured working style and precise, quality-conscious, independent work
• Clear communication of written and spoken results
• Strong in teamwork
• Strong safety mindset

What we offer:

• a modern workplace in the heart of Bavaria at a chemical parc
• a team that makes the difference and drives innovational projects
• flexible work hours and 30 days of vacation
• our kpAcademy with online-trainings to develop yourself any time
• additional local benefits available