Process Technician

Novolex • Franklin, OH

17d • $30 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician is a hands-on subject matter expert for a specific area of the business, such as corrugator or print operations. The role provides advanced technical expertise to support safe, efficient, and consistent production. It involves troubleshooting complex equipment and process issues, optimizing machine performance, improving employee performance, reducing downtime, and leading continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

The technician works with Plant Leadership and Maintenance, trains and coaches production employees, and may provide shift leadership support when directed. The role is primarily based on the manufacturing production floor, with approximately 80% of the time spent there and the remainder in an office.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Formal education or a degree related to the area of focus, or significant prior experience related to the area of focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively upward and downward within the organization.
• Ability to teach, coach, and train production personnel effectively.
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a team environment and motivating and leading current and new employees.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, potentially 12 hours or more.
• Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in typical factory environments, including warm and cold conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Formal education and/or a degree related to the area of focus.
• One to three years of experience related to the area of focus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve process and equipment issues.
• Provide hands-on training and coach employees on equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Follow GMP and comply with food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to continuously improve the area of focus.
• Fill in and provide support for team members as needed.
• Monitor and optimize machine productivity, uptime, waste, quality, and speeds.
• Analyze machine performance, downtime, waste, and quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures, startup procedures, quality standards, and best practices for positions in the area of focus.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, and machine performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• When necessary or directed by Plant Leadership, determine staffing and work assignments for shift team members and direct their work; may act as area leader in the supervisor's absence.
• When necessary or directed by Plant Leadership, handle attendance matters, participate in discipline or performance conversations, and hold team members accountable for performance concerns.
• Assist with and perform other assigned duties, tasks, and projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development and advanced education programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for non-union employees.
• Learning Management System and company and industry training curricula.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed