Thermo Senior Process Technician

THERMO SENIOR PROCESS TECHNICIAN - Warren County, TN

• $28.00–$35.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 6% match

Our client is seeking an experienced Thermo Senior Process Technician to support and improve thick- and thin-wall thermoforming operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This role will focus on process optimization, equipment performance, troubleshooting, waste reduction, quality, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.

• Oversee thermoforming operations to support equipment performance, product quality, and production schedules
• Develop and implement process improvements for thick- and thin-wall thermoforming operations
• Troubleshoot thermoforming equipment and production issues to minimize downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
• Support preventative maintenance programs for thermoforming equipment
• Partner with quality teams to resolve thermoformed product issues and improve process stability
• Train and mentor team members on thermoforming techniques, best practices, and safety procedures
• Ensure thermoforming activities meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain production data, maintenance records, quality documentation, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with engineering, design, quality, R&D, and supply chain teams on process and product improvements
• Support coordination between extrusion and thermoforming operations to improve workflow and production performance
• Review manufacturing designs, specifications, materials, tooling, and production processes for manufacturability
• Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and design-for-manufacturability initiatives
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams to resolve production and process issues

• Extensive experience with thick- and thin-wall thermoforming operations and processing
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of thermoforming equipment, materials, tooling, troubleshooting, and process optimization
• Experience identifying manufacturing issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
• Ability to analyze production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and safety
• Previous Quality Management System experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively across departments and levels of an organization
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, and related business systems
• Reliable transportation

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Production Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with thick- and thin-wall thermoforming operations and processing
• 5+ years of engineering and design experience
• 5+ years of extrusion experience
• Previous direct personnel management or team leadership experience
• Experience working with a variety of thermoforming materials, thicknesses, and product sizes
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, design for manufacturability, CAD, or manufacturing simulation tools