Process Technician | D Shift

Job Summary

The Process Technician is responsible from setup to shut down of production cells and for ensuring efficient and safe operation of equipment throughout the run to maximize quality and productivity.

• Promotes safe working behaviors and complies with all safe work requirements.
• Promotes and maintains an organized work area (5S) to include workstations, equipment, walkways, etc.
• Reads and complies with work instructions, set up sheets, checklists and all QMS requirements.
• Performs daily setups, startups, shut downs, pulls and end‑of‑run line clearance of machines, related equipment and materials in the home value stream/production process.
• Troubleshoots presses, equipment, molding process, and cycles as required.
• Initiates BOM and ECO changes as required to update Set Up Instructions, Cycle Sheets, Operator Instructions, etc.
• Identifies, documents, and troubleshoots press/tooling problems and creates an MWO/TWO when necessary.
• Inputs and utilizes data in ERP/Real Time system for maximum efficiency of presses and equipment.
• Writes programs, troubleshoots, and makes adjustments to robots in the department.
• Sets up and runs sample jobs as needed per NPL workbook and D3.
• Trains other department personnel as directed by Supervisor.
• Backs up for Material Handler.
• Delivers improvements and root‑cause corrections using standard tools and communications.
• Utilizes A3 project methodology where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated processing or mechanical experience.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• 3+ years of molding Set‑Up Technician or equivalent experience.
• Efficient in Microsoft Suite products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Familiar with many types of resins, resin properties and processing.
• Familiar with Decoupled 3 Molding and creating press sequence for Arburg and Engel IMMs.
• Has completed Set‑Up checklist in home value stream/production process.
• Has completed Paulson training or equivalent.
• Completion of Plastics Engineering Technology degree (HCTC) or 5+ years as Set‑Up Technician.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and overhead cranes.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/implement improvement projects and root‑cause corrective actions.
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.