Process Technician

Leatherman Tools•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Process Technician demonstrates mastery of equipment, machines, and processes in the assigned department. The role improves changeover times and efficiencies, troubleshoots quality and machine issues, develops and edits manufacturing process documentation, and manages tooling levels and orders. The technician plays a major role in process development, investigates machine crashes with Manufacturing Engineering, and collaborates with Engineering and Safety to promote safe interaction with machinery and processes. The position also supports employee training, machine run-offs, tooling qualifications, equipment adjustments, and continuous-improvement activities. The role includes hazardous-waste responsibilities: following company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements for handling, storage, labeling, and disposal; maintaining documentation and labels; using required personal protective equipment; reporting spills or unsafe conditions to EHS; and participating in safety and hazardous-waste training. The position works regularly in a production environment with exposure to noise, liquid grinding coolant mist and vapor, dust, and lubricants managed through an exhaust system. The work area is well lit and air conditioned. Employees must follow company safety policies and wear required protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of formal technical training and three years of manufacturing work experience, or four years of technical job experience; the posting also lists one year of formal technical training plus two years of manufacturing experience, or three years of technical job experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Ability to read, comprehend, speak, and write English well enough to use and interpret SDSs, work instructions, technical manuals, and OSHA and federal materials.
Ability to use intermediate shop math and intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Intermediate blueprint-reading skills.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge.
Familiarity with setting up and changing over various types of equipment.
Strong understanding of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, and comparators.
Must participate in and successfully complete basic SolidWorks and the machine shop ordering process.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Basic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate mastery and deep understanding of equipment, machines, and processes in the assigned department.
Improve changeover times and efficiencies.
Troubleshoot process quality, equipment setup, and technical issues.
Create and edit manufacturing process documentation.
Maintain appropriate tooling levels using min/max or kanban systems, and order and manage tooling for production.
Play a major role in process development within the assigned department.
Perform Process Technician Level I duties and expectations.
Investigate machine crashes in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering.
Collaborate with Engineering and Safety to ensure safe interaction between operators, machinery, and processes.
Follow company procedures and regulatory requirements for handling, storing, labeling, and disposing of hazardous waste.
Maintain appropriate documentation and labeling for hazardous materials and containers.
Use required personal protective equipment when handling hazardous substances.
Immediately report hazardous-waste spills, unsafe conditions, or incidents to the EHS team.
Participate in company hazardous-waste and safety training.
Provide employee development training and machinery certifications with the MFG Training Coordinator as needed.
Perform new machine run-offs as needed.
Support new tooling qualifications and adjust or modify tool settings due to wear, breakage, or quality issues.
Participate in Kaizen events and projects.
Participate in a mechanical engineering mentor program, including several fixture design projects.