Lead Process Technician

Plasticade • Elk Grove, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Process Technician to oversee daily molding operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-focused production. This role involves supervising and training process technicians, troubleshooting machine and process issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Lead Process Technician will collaborate with various teams to resolve problems and optimize processes, while also ensuring compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5+ years of extrusion blow molding experience required
• Strong troubleshooting skills in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Proven leadership ability with experience supervising or mentoring employees
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

• Injection or profile extrusion a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• ERP experience preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
• Experience with process optimization and documentation best practices
• Familiarity with mold maintenance, design considerations, and process validation
• Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead daily molding operations, ensuring safe, efficient, & quality-focused production performance
• Supervise, train, & mentor process technicians to build team capability & accountability
• Troubleshoot & resolve machine, process, & product issues to minimize downtime & defects
• Develop, document, & maintain standardized molding processes & parameter controls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cycle time, scrap, & material usage reduction
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, & quality teams to resolve issues & improve processes
• Perform & support startups, shutdowns, changeovers, & process validations
• Monitor production metrics (weight, flash, thickness, scrap) & implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, & proper use of PPE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED