2nd Shift - Process Technician

Job Title

Process Technician – 2nd Shift

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. The role works closely with production teams to keep equipment functioning properly and production running efficiently, while adhering to Altor Solutions’ safety, quality and production standards.

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop the molding process for each tool to run optimum cycle times while producing high‑quality products that meet customer standards.
• Improve product quality through enhancements to the molding process.
• Reduce costs by decreasing scrap rates on each tool.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to recommend details of new tooling construction (e.g., filling device, ejector type, side selection, bypass location, draft, and other mold cavity features).
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to propose modifications to tools to improve the molding process.
• Assist operators with packaging concerns.
• Set up and maintain production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and efficiently.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure equipment is set up to meet production needs.
• Perform routine maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance.
• Follow plant‑specified job specifications, task lists, and complete all required paperwork.
• Conduct yourself safely and adhere to all required safety protocols and policies, including lockout/tagout.
• All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–6 months of relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior work experience in mold changing with knowledge of the EPS molding process required.
• Experience with reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge or experience with using ERP/MRP systems.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

• Accountability – We take full responsibility for our actions and outcomes, ensuring transparency and trust with stakeholders, customers, associates, and the environment.
  
  Competencies:
  
  problem solving, decision making, planning & organizing, resilience, time management and learning agility.
• Innovation – We champion creativity and collaboration, continually striving to deliver groundbreaking solutions that transform our industry and exceed expectations.
  
  Competencies:
  
  creativity & curiosity, continuous improvement, vision & strategic thinking, collaboration & teamwork.
• Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in every decision and action, fostering trust at all levels.
  
  Competencies:
  
  honesty, consistency & dependability, commitment to excellence.
• Adaptability – We embrace change, agility and resilience, staying flexible and proactive in a constantly evolving world.
  
  Competencies:
  
  communication, results orientation, flexibility.
• Caring – We prioritize the well‑being of our people, communities, and partners, recognizing that their success and happiness are vital to ours.
  
  Competencies:
  
  organizational savvy, risk management, compliance, diversity, empathy.
• Passion – We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrating determination to succeed while maintaining humility and respect for others.
  
  Competencies:
  
  commitment, persistence & tenacity, humility, respect.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision; the employee must be able to visually identify and troubleshoot issues with machine processes, read gauges, paperwork, and other visuals associated with the process. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and…