Resin Technician

Eldor Corporation, our parent company in Orsenigo, Italy has remained a leading supplier of ignition system components for gas-powered vehicles for over 50 years. The US plant officially opened and produced its first products in 2018. With a local sales & technical office in Detroit, as well as our global “sister” companies
- Eldor USA remains strongly positioned for continuous growth.

Eldor Automotive Powertrain USA is looking for a Resin Technician to join our highly automated production facility located in Daleville, VA.

The Resin Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining resin production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes. This role includes machine setup, material handling, process monitoring, quality checks, and basic troubleshooting. The technician is also responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the production line and surrounding work areas, including routine cleaning of equipment to prevent contamination, ensure product quality, and support safe operations.

• Operate, monitor, and control resin production lines in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Set up production equipment for scheduled runs, including adjusting temperature, pressure, flow rates, and line speeds
• Load raw materials and verify correct material blends according to production formulas
• Continuously monitor process parameters and make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality and efficiency
• Perform in-process quality checks, record data accurately, and report issues to supervision
• Strong troubleshooting ability for mechanical and process issues to minimize downtime
• Utilize PLC/HMI systems to control line operations and respond to alarms, faults, and interlocks
• Perform start-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with established SOPs and safety protocols
• Completion of the shift TPM/MPI, efficiency paperwork, and effective follow up of announcement panels to ensure communication between shifts
• Take part in processes and machines continuous improvement activities

• Break down production equipment for cleaning, inspection, and repairs
• Inspect mechanical components for wear, scoring, exhaust buildup, polymer degradation, or thermal damage
• Clean and refurbish processing components using approved mechanical or chemical cleaning methods
• Replace seals, gaskets, O-rings, bearings, heaters, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and fittings as required
• Reassemble equipment ensuring correct torque specifications, alignment, and sealing integrity
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, or potential failure and report findings
• Assist maintenance team with preventive maintenance tasks
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs through detailed equipment inspections and reporting

• Identify root causes of process deviations such as surging, contamination, off-spec viscosity, poor dispersion, or thermal degradation
• Make calculated process adjustments to optimize throughput, yield, and cycle time while maintaining quality standards
• Document downtime events, corrective actions, and process improvements
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to improve line efficiency and reliability
• Follow up of suspended products, faults, and scraps in accordance with the non-conformance procedure, implementation of urgent measures for possible problems and preparation of activities to prevent repetition

• Clean production equipment thoroughly to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity
• Perform full equipment breakdown for deep cleaning during preventive maintenance days
• Maintain cleanliness of mixers, pumps, extruders, conveyors, robots, ovens, rotabellas, and other production equipment not mentioned
• Ensure removal of residual resin and hardener buildup in rotabellas, ovens, operation floors, and production equipment
• Follow established cleaning and sanitation procedures between shifts
• Maintain strict housekeeping standards to comply with quality, environmental, and safety regulations
• Maintain organized and safe work areas in accordance with company…