Process Technician

General Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Process Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, monitoring, and optimizing extrusion processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, a focus on quality, and the ability to troubleshoot process-related issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Primary objectives are productivity improvement, process efficiency, downtime reduction, and high quality.

· Assist extruder operators in solving processing issues and recommend parameter changes when extruded profiles are out of specification.

Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to address mechanical or material-related concerns.

· Optimize production rates and assist with start-ups, shutdowns and training of operators.

· Maintains various training manuals, records and performs other duties as required.

· Understands the effects of changes in material, temperature and die alterations.

· Knows how to read run sheets and other process documentation.

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

3 years of supervisor or lead operator, related work experience and / or proven performance.

Demonstrate ability in basic mathematical computations and to accurately use a tape measure and calipers.

Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and to perform routine maintenance on molders and brush machines.

Ability to stand on concrete surfaces for up to three hours without a break and twelve hours with breaks, lift weights up to 100 pounds at shoulder level.

Demonstrate ability to give, comprehend, follow written and oral instructions, and effectively communicate with fellow employees.

Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug test.

Skills and abilities

· Ability to work in a safe manner

· Ability to recognize quality of material

· Demonstrates ability to perform LOTO

· Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions

· Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools

· Demonstrate ability to stack material properly

· Ability to pay attention to surroundings

· Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions

· Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English.

· Ability to read a tape measure and read blue prints or plans

· Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.

· Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures

· Demonstrate eye-hand coordination

· Ability to work under immediate supervision

· Ability to pass a drug test

· Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

· Safety conscious

· Team player and goal oriented

· Open to change and positive attitude

· Committed to plant and company goals

· Participates in Safety and CI programs

· Punctual and reliable

· Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.