Process Automation Technician; Pitman Night Shift

Process Automation Technician (Pitman Night Shift)

• Full-time
• Site:
  Burlington, WA
• Department:
  Maintenance & Reliability

The Process Automation Technician is responsible for monitoring, documenting, and controlling process recipes and parameters, Out of Control Action Plans (OCAPs) within all processes and adjusting when required; regular review of the production schedule; preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, updating the inventory of spare parts and wearable parts on hand, setting reorder points, maximizing machine up‑time and working with and assisting the Quality Team to ensure product quality.

• Daily audit of all equipment capturing process recipes and process control parameters.
• Support production and ensure that equipment process integrity is in place.
• Work with the Quality Team to collect and evaluate operating and quality data to conduct equipment/recipe adjustments to ensure process optimization.
• Perform periodic checking of machine process parameters and recipes.
• Identify when the process deviates from the norm via Statistical Process Control (SPC) and take action via OCAPs to correct it or escape to senior Engineering/Maintenance staff if unable to correct the problem.
• Perform inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of the equipment in accordance with operational instructions.
• Document routine manufacturing processes in approved Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Lead and work with Production, Quality and Maintenance to identify areas for improvement and optimize machine availability, cycle time, utilization, and cost via Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Initiate and lead PK, A3 and Apollo processes to identify and implement containments, determine root cause analysis and prevent recurrence of machine failure and quality defects.
• Quickly diagnose and troubleshoot routine or minor problems.
• Provide technical solutions by improving the process, machine modifications, or incoming material evaluation.
• Formulate test hypotheses and perform and document qualitative analysis of data by conducting proper DOE (Design of Experiment) and other statistical testing tools to adjust processes and recipes to maintain production quality and output.
• Troubleshoot nonstandard events on the production line and establish preventative measures to limit recurrence of such events through the PK (Process Killer) and A3 processes.
• Follow established standard processes for training other employees as well as updating training manuals when necessary.
• Exercise informed and analytical judgment and initiative by leading the Apollo process to resolve complex nonstandard problems.
• Develop and communicate recommendations to prevent machine downtime and maintain quality levels.
• Participate in programs to improve productivity and output quality of the module.
• Ensure the equipment is operating safely and all safety devices are active.
• Support the team on improving the safety of the machine where necessary.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members.
• High mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic aptitude.
• Team oriented.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• High degree of attention to detail, precision, and follow‑through.
• Ability to conceive and manage small projects.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or technical program (e.g., Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Electronic Engineering Technology) or current pursuit of such a degree.
• Training in a technical field (e.g., Electronics, Mechanical) and a minimum of 6 months of hands‑on experience.

• 2 years of work experience in a fully or semi‑automated manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge in PLC, HMI, electro‑pneumatic, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical wiring, vision systems, VFDs, and chemical processes.

• Competitive wages $30–$40 DOE.
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday).