Composites Process Technician

Elite Connector is excited to partner with a manufacturer in Rockford, Illinois to find a hands‑on Process Technician to support and improve a manufacturing operation.

This is a highly hands‑on role focused on supporting production, troubleshooting manufacturing processes, and helping transform product drawings and concepts into manufacturable profiles. The ideal candidate will enjoy spending time on the production floor and have experience in composites, pultrusion, extrusion, plastics, or another continuous manufacturing environment.

• Support the setup, operation, and optimization of manufacturing processes
• Assist in improving process stability, reducing scrap, and maintaining consistent product quality
• Participate in hands‑on trials and production runs to support process improvements
• Troubleshoot day‑to‑day production issues and help implement corrective actions
• Work directly on the shop floor to support ongoing manufacturing activities

• Interpret technical drawings, customer requirements, and product specifications
• Help transform product concepts and drawings into manufacturable pultruded profiles and shapes
• Support tooling and profile development activities
• Assist with new product introductions from concept through production launch
• Maintain process documentation and production parameters as needed

• Utilize AutoCAD or similar drafting software to review, create, or modify basic drawings and profiles
• Support interpretation of 2D drawings and profile dimensions
• Ensure manufactured profiles and tooling align with design requirements
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to support daily operations
• Assist in training operators on processes, equipment, and procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to quality, productivity, and process consistency

• Experience in composites, plastics, extrusion, pultrusion, fiberglass, or other continuous manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong hands‑on manufacturing background with the ability to work directly on the production floor
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and product specifications
• Basic AutoCAD experience or experience using similar CAD software to create or modify drawings and profiles
• Experience supporting tooling, profile development, or manufacturing process execution is highly desirable
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to product quality and safety
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a manufacturing organization

This opportunity is ideal for a technician who enjoys being hands‑on, solving manufacturing challenges, and helping bring products from concept to production within a fast‑paced industrial environment.