Process Technician - USAC | Night Shift

AFL•Duncan, SC

16d

About The Position

The Process Technician I supports, maintains, and improves the performance of assigned production lines. The role applies technical skills to establish process setup parameters, train operators, conduct new product trials, maintain process tooling, and implement process improvements. The position provides production-line process and quality support, helps ensure products meet design requirements, and supports safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost objectives. The technician provides hands-on engineering support for new product industrialization and initial production runs, works with customers and suppliers on technical and quality matters, and participates in cross-functional projects. The position is based in manufacturing and production areas as well as a general office environment, and follows a 2-2-3 night shift schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role may also require supporting off-shift or weekend operations with minimal notice.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent; candidates currently enrolled may be considered if able and willing to work full-time while attending school.
Candidates without the degree may be considered if they have extensive manufacturing backgrounds and are willing and able to complete a supplemental education program.
Able to support off-shift and/or weekend operations with minimal notice.
Strong analytical, mathematical, mechanical, written, and communication skills.
Basic understanding of EHS management systems, including general safety rules, personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, incident reporting, and environmental regulations.
General understanding of quality management systems, including the current ISO 9001 standard.
Basic understanding of plant accounting, including bill-of-materials costing, inventory valuation, consumable expenses, and MRP.
Practical understanding of lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, team improvement and empowerment, SMED, value-added analysis, TPM, waste identification and elimination, and skill versatility/cross-training.
User of Oracle R12 or similar manufacturing-related modules, with a fundamental understanding of work-in-process and inventory management and control, cycle counting, material planning, and production transactions.
Intermediate or higher proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Able to work the specified 2-2-3 night shift schedule, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience (1–5 years) as a production operator, team leader, maintenance technician, or process technician.
Mechanical Engineering degree.
Knowledge of statistical analysis software such as Minitab.

Responsibilities

Provide daily process and quality support for assigned production lines, investigate issues, disposition defective items, and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
Select, design, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity.
Administer and maintain process setup documentation to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with design requirements.
Develop and maintain training documentation for process operation, setup execution, tooling maintenance, and in-process monitoring.
Train operators to ensure process procedures are understood and followed.
Provide hands-on engineering support for new product industrialization and initial production runs, ensuring processes can safely produce high-quality products that meet specifications, productivity, and cost targets.
Interact with customers on technical and quality topics and support resolution of process-related customer complaints.
Work with internal and external suppliers of materials, equipment, and services to execute projects, resolve problems, and improve processes.
Support business plan objectives to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance safety.
Participate in and support cross-functional project teams to achieve objectives on time and on budget.
Adhere to and promote AFL environmental, health, and safety policies.