Refrigerant Separation Production Associate I

Job overview

The Refrigerant Separation Production Associate I role is onsite in Champaign, IL, with pay of $20–$24 per hour. The position is part of Hudson Technologies’ Plant Operations team, supporting refrigerant processing and the company’s sustainability and environmental-compliance work. The role operates refrigerant separation and recovery systems, handles recovered refrigerant cylinders, and performs quality checks and production documentation. These activities support safe, efficient processing and product integrity.

What you'll do

• Operate refrigerant separation systems under standard operating procedures and safety protocols
• handle, label, and document recovered refrigerant cylinders
• use process controllers and HMI platforms to manage pressures, temperatures, and flow rates
• collect samples and perform quality checks
• assist with preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting
• follow EPA and DOT requirements
• record production and environmental data
• maintain a clean, organized workspace and support production targets.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

refrigerant separation

production associate i

champaign il

hudson technologies

plant operations

refrigerant recovery

hmi platforms

quality checks

epa and dot compliance

5s

$20–$24/hr

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits, training and advancement opportunities, and a team environment that values safety, integrity, and respect.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or GED and notes that flexible shifts, overtime, and weekends may be needed.

About the employer

Hudson Technologies Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing. Sector: 32.