Process Technician

Overview

Toray seeks team members who are hardworking, passionate about their work, and energetic problem‑solvers with a "can‑do" attitude. Team members who think creatively and want to implement new ideas thrive here. We value people who wish to pursue a rewarding career in which they develop new skills and progress through the organization. Many Toray employees have been with the company for more than a decade.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a films and chemical manufacturer, a $450 million subsidiary of the Japan‑based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US $21 billion. TPA’s films business in Rhode Island and foam division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications.

TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance.

• Competitive wages
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package effective the 1st of the month following date of hire (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance)
• 401k – 4% match on the first 8% of individual contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift pay differential
• Overtime pay – time and a half and double time pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $1,200.00 employee referral bonus program for both employee and their referral
• Advancement opportunities

• Provide safe and efficient operation in the assigned production process, including machine setups, quality inspections, documentation, organization, and housekeeping around the machines or equipment.
• Work in other areas of the plant when needed to help plant operations.
• Set and monitor machine operation controls.
• Monitor machine/process equipment instrumentation during operation and keep process conditions within control.
• Prepare assigned paperwork and enter data into computer systems as necessary.
• Perform quality inspections and participate in correcting and improving product quality and machine operation efficiency.
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned work area and assigned machine.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Push/Pull up to 1,500 lbs. using a wheeled cart.
• Able to work 12.25‑hour rotating day/night shift in a tobacco‑ and smoke‑free environment.
• Ability to work required, mandatory overtime.
• Must be able to work in hot temperatures at times.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Some computer skills required.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

• Week 1 – Days, Days off, Nights, Nights off.
• Week 2 – Nights, Nights, Nights, Nights, off, off, off.
• Week 3 – off, off, Days, Days, Days, Days, off, day shift, 6:30 am – 6:45 pm, night shift, 6:30 pm – 6:45 am.

Salary: $22.26/hour. Candidates with strong production experience may be able to start at $26.45/hour!

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.