Temporary - Pilot Plant Operator

Job Description Statement of the Job: The University of Maine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute is hiring part-time, temporary staff to assist in the operation of a continuous chemical pilot plant as needed. The work requires 13 hour shifts for either day or night operations of the plant. Paid training is provided, and 13 hour-per-day campaigns will be scheduled from Monday to Friday. Campaigns will be for the next six to 12 months and run intermittently. Position being filled is Plant Operator. Typical hiring range for these positions is $23.00 - $30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here. Qualifications: A strong mechanical aptitude is preferred, and the ability to work as a team to ensure continuous operations of a chemical plant is required. Prior experience working in a chemical or manufacturing process is preferred. Plant Operator : The Plant operator will assist with the safe operation of the Biomass to Bioproducts Pilot Plant. They will carry out the materials flow from the loading of feed stock through to the storage of final product. They will operate machinery within their training and understanding and assist with acquiring samples and completion of logs. They shall possess competent level of hands on mechanical ability. How to apply: Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now" below. 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