Process Technician (Thermoforming)
About The Position
The Process Technician will be responsible for changing over process conditions on inline thermoforming extrusion lines prior to production, setting blending equipment to proper conditions for production runs, and adjusting conditions on rimming equipment on thermoforming lines. This role involves troubleshooting process issues during operations, coaching and mentoring operators on proper equipment setup during startup, and completing paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. The technician will also complete basic tooling and automation repairs, ensure housekeeping in their areas of responsibility is safe, clean, and tidy, and assist with product improvement trials and documentation as needed. Availability to work overtime based on business needs is required.
Requirements
- 5+ years of process technician experience within the thermoforming industry.
- Completion of Level 4 operator training or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed.
- Safety glasses and gloves, hearing protection, and proper footwear are required.
Nice To Haves
- HS Diploma or equivalency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain awareness of all safety policies and procedures for the job.
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
- Remain aware of surroundings and ensure knowledge of all required PPE for the job.
- Keep work area clean and organized.
- Report any safety concerns, risks, hazards, near misses, or injuries immediately to supervision.
- Ensure each task is performed safely and report suggestions for improvement to management.
- Follow all guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Report any concerns regarding equipment or building failures that may lead to product quality defects.
- Support timely resolution of any building or equipment failures.
- Change over process conditions on inline thermoforming extrusion lines prior to production.
- Set blending equipment to proper conditions for production runs.
- Adjust conditions on rimming equipment on thermoforming lines.
- Troubleshoot process issues as needed during operations.
- Coach and mentor operators on proper setup of equipment during startup.
- Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Complete basic tooling and automation repairs.
- Ensure housekeeping in the area(s) of responsibility is safe, clean, and tidy.
- Assist with product improvement trials and documentation as needed.
- Be available to work overtime based on business needs.
Benefits
- Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
- Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
- Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health
- Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) - Healthcare, dependent care
- Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
- Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Employee well-being reward program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Child and family care support program
- Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
- Employee discount program
- 401(K) with 6% company match
- Robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
