Process Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for process design, system optimization, quality control, commissioning & start-up, and troubleshooting of equipment and process systems.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to identify and implement process modifications that improve safety, quality, productivity, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and reduce process variability in a team atmosphere.
• Help develop and implement technical training programs for operators and lab technicians.
• Continually build relationships with operators and management to enable knowledge sharing that may uncover the best solution to a problem.
• Perform routine testing of key process variables to ensure online process instrumentation accuracy.
• Make appropriate recommendations to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Use available resources to statistically analyze processes and process data to develop and sustain optimal operating centerlines.
• Support the Process Engineer to troubleshoot potential issues and provide back‑up support for paper testing lab and CFI lab.
• Manage process changes and chemical additives/machine trials.
• Provide plant support in troubleshooting root‑cause analysis (RCA) of process and equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot machines, tooling, and process.
• Record, understand, and monitor important process parameters (centerlines).
• Troubleshoot quality defects.
• Improve production efficiency and reduce equipment downtime.
• Strictly follow quality control work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety protocol.
• Find and eliminate safety risks that may exist to promote a safe and effective work environment.
• Comply with GMP.
• Complete tasks assigned by supervisor or management as necessary.

• Strong knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing processes, materials and equipment.
• Strong project management skills: excellent organizational skills with ability to focus on details.
• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude toward teamwork and process improvement.

• Technical Degree or greater in Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years pulp experience.
• Three to five years of experience in process troubleshooting.

Our manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year. Although machine noise is a constant, conditions are maintained within standards that meet OSHA‑mandated requirements and are monitored by our Safety Committee.

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

• Competitive compensation.
• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment‑based immigration case to fill this open position.