Plant Engineering Technician-Production (3rd Shift)

Cormetech Inc•Durham, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary The Plant Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations across the facility to help ensure targets for safety, quality, throughput, and cost are consistently met. The role monitors process performance, troubleshoots issues, maintains documentation, supports continuous improvement, and assists with training. Relevant areas and equipment include (but are not limited to): Heat Treat Oven, Mixing, Extrusion, and Assembly.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering, science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
2–5 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience collecting, recording, interpreting, and reporting process data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability.
Strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with statistical/process analysis tools (e.g., Minitab or equivalent).
Experience with structured problem-solving methods (e.g., root cause analysis, corrective actions).
Experience training or mentoring others in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with FANUC robotics (operation, troubleshooting, teach pendant use).
Experience with PLC programming (basic logic, troubleshooting).

Responsibilities

Monitor process performance and trends; make approved parameter adjustments to maintain safe, stable operations and product quality.
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, coordinate escalation and corrective actions with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities, assisting with trials, and helping implement standard work.
Maintain manufacturing documentation (run records, logs, spreadsheets) and communicate status and issues across shifts.
Maintain and update SOPs/work instructions and support document control activities.
Coordinate or support preventive maintenance activities and confirm equipment readiness following maintenance events.
Train and coach operators/technicians on best practices and process controls; support qualification/sign-off as required.
Assist Process/Plant Engineers with new product introductions, process changes, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Provide flexible support across manufacturing, including after-hours availability when needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.