Process Technician

Position will be responsible for process improvements, productivity increases, cost reductions and other manufacturing improvements, as well as, equipment and facility projects related to manufacturing.

Reports to:

Process Manager

• Develops and improves manufacturing processes through the use of personal knowledge, training, consultants, suppliers, etc.
• Researches, develops, purchases and manages the installation of manufacturing equipment.
• Assists with facility related projects including plant layout and infrastructure and production support systems.
• Develops and maintains process control documentation.
• Develops and implements process training.
• Increases productivity through scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, and weight reduction.
• Optimizes process through head tooling design, parison profiling and tooling modifications, as necessary.
• Assists other engineering areas to determine the needs and/or to justify new or upgraded equipment.
• Participates in product launches.
• Works with quality and the Supervisor to resolve issues.
• Make necessary adjustments to leak detectors and secondary equipment.
• Monitors cycle times, flash percentages, weights, and scrap percentage and report any problems or concerns.
• Troubleshooting the machines and equipment. Familiar with programmers and basic electricity, hydraulics and pneumatics.

• High school diploma or GED education required. Vocational training or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Three to five years of work experience required, in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work with limited supervision.
• Able to drive powered industrial trucks required.
• Experience with PET and ISBM processes preferred.