Process Technician
About The Position
Atlas Molded Products is hiring a Process Technician for its Fond du Lac, Wisconsin facility. The position is offered on first or second shift and pays an hourly rate starting at $25. The technician supports manufacturing operations by learning and applying production processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures. The role includes troubleshooting production areas, operating and setting up equipment, inspecting parts, and working independently to meet production schedules and quality standards. Employees are cross-trained on several pieces of equipment and are expected to support a strong safety culture, reliable attendance, and continuous improvement. The company describes opportunities for career advancement, training, certifications, and leadership development.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional or volunteer setting.
- People-focused approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to motivate and guide a team.
- May be required to have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and insurance coverage appropriate for legal and safe driving on company-related business.
Responsibilities
- Learn and understand manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures needed to troubleshoot assigned production areas.
- Work independently to meet production schedules and quality standards and report issues to the supervisor.
- Verify equipment setup before production runs; operate and shut down manufacturing equipment.
- Verify order information and produce parts using the correct material, density, weight, size, and shape within quality tolerances and productivity standards.
- Operate and set up equipment such as Pre-Expanders, Shape Presses, and Lost Foam Presses.
- Inspect parts visually and physically, analyze them, and determine necessary adjustments.
- Perform PeopleSoft functions such as printing job travelers and reporting quantities.
- Report plant metrics such as LF/HR, Blocks/HR, and scrap rates when required.
- Monitor equipment, report malfunctions, enter work orders, and assist maintenance personnel with routine equipment cleaning.
- Maintain setting-change logs and complete required reports.
- Bundle, wrap, stack, pack, assemble, and/or label materials according to production instructions.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Cross-train on several pieces of equipment.
- Help promote a Best in Class Safety culture and maintain training and familiarity with general safety and Quality System Awareness.
- Perform other assigned functions and responsibilities.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
- 401(k).
- Medical and dependent care spending accounts.
- Training programs, certifications, and leadership workshops.
- Career advancement pathways into supervisory and management roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
