Production Technician

Company Overview

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At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.

This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.

We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.

We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.

Your Future Starts Here.  

If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong. 

Anything is possible when you imagine everything. 

Role Impact

The Chemical Operator (Production Technician)  is responsible for safely operating resin manufacturing processes at the Morganton site. This role supports production, quality, safety, and equipment reliability while working closely with teammates and site leadership to keep the plant running efficiently and safely. Your work directly impacts plant safety, environmental compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational reliability at the Morganton site. You play a hands-on role in identifying risks, solving problems, and improving how the plant operates every day. 

What You Will Do

Drive Safe Operations  

• Execute daily production tasks while actively preventing incidents and unsafe conditions  
• Enforce safety procedures, PPE use, and housekeeping standards to maintain a safe, compliant plant  
• Participate in incident investigations, safety audits, and emergency response activities  
• Identify process changes and initiate Management of Change activities to reduce risk  

Deliver Reliable, On-Spec Production  

• Operate resin manufacturing equipment to meet production and quality targets  
• Monitor processes, analyze trends, and troubleshoot issues before they escalate  
• Document production activity, delays, and batch data in SAP and log systems  
• Improve efficiency by optimizing cycle times and reducing waste  

Protect Quality & Customer Commitments  

• Follow operating procedures to ensure products meet all specifications  
• Investigate quality issues and support corrective and preventive actions  
• Apply strong process knowledge to anticipate and prevent quality risks  

Strengthen Equipment Reliability  

• Perform basic maintenance and equipment checks to support uptime  
• Partner with maintenance teams to resolve mechanical issues  
• Identify and report equipment problems early to avoid unplanned downtime  

Build Team Capability & Accountability  

• Train and support new operators to raise overall team performance  
• Improve and update operating procedures to standardize work  
• Support shift leadership and step in during abnormal operations or coverage gaps  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED  
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude  
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment, including lifting up to 55 lbs and working in confined spaces  
• Basic computer skills and willingness to use SAP and digital tools  
• Team-focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability 

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age.  Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.