Process Technician

Nokian Tyres•Dayton, TN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician will participate in the installation and launching of new process equipment, analyze and evaluate production processes for optimization, and develop new mechanisms and systems. This role involves analyzing and optimizing maintenance schedules, developing ergonomic workstations, and submitting proposals for equipment start-up and operation. The technician will also compile reports, maintain records, gather data for Process Engineers, and set up and fine-tune recipes. Collaboration with Quality Technicians and the Continuous Improvement team is essential for root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2 years minimum working experience in related field
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Nokian Tyres will not provide visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in technical field preferred, equivalent experience substitute
Experience with Lean Principles preferred
Experience with Oracle preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in the installation and launching of new process equipment in cooperation with equipment suppliers and colleagues from Finland
Analyze and evaluate production processes for their optimization, utilizing best practices wherever possible
Analyze the existing mechanisms, systems and methods, and develop new ones
Analyze and optimize the schedules of planned and corrective maintenance of equipment
Analyze and develop ergonomic production workstations
Submit proposals on the optimization of equipment start-up and operation schedules
Compile necessary reports for the immediate supervisor
Maintain all necessary records in the working documentation / enter data in computer-aided production control systems in accordance with the Company’s internal procedures
Gather data for projects for Process Engineers and participate in improvement projects and programs
Set up and fine tune recipes on all components lines
Work with Quality Technicians to find root causes of issues and implement changes to process via change management process
Work with the Continuous Improvement team to develop permanent fixes to systemic problems
All other duties as required