Process Technician

Novolex Corporate•Macon, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician role is responsible for observing and monitoring the production process to ensure product meets customer needs and regulatory requirements. This role involves working on the Production Floor between the Ovens and the Hot Press, observing, diagnosing, and remedying product flow disruptions. The technician will redistribute labor as needed, communicate staffing changes, and make assignments based on operational needs. They will also test Bone-Dry Weight Samples, communicate carton defects, and complete a Daily Issue Report. Maintaining an excellent safety and attendance record is crucial, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

At least three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment (pulp and paper industry preferred), including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.
Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
Troubleshooting Skills
5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Troubleshooting
Industrial Automation Equipment
Quality Control Experience
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Six Sigma Experience
Maintenance and Repair Skills
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Root Cause Analysis
Process Development

Nice To Haves

Prior process technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows all documented safety, quality, and production procedures.
Works on the Production Floor between the Ovens and the Hot Press.
Observes, diagnoses, and remedies product flow disruptions from the oven, through the conveyance systems and through the Hot Press Machines.
Redistributes Labor in these areas to support the effective completion of tasks as lines come up and go down or issues arise during the shift.
Communicates the staffing changes to the oncoming crews, Shift Technician Makes predefined assignments when scrap builds at one oven, when ovens go down for repair or when completing housekeeping tasks in this area and when product flow disruptions in this area occur.
Tests Bone-Dry Weight Samples as required, driven by Line Speed Change, Oven Startup, or Oven Temp Change that affects the carton's ability to successfully move between the Oven, through the conveyance systems, and into the Hot Press.
Communicates to the Molder Operator, carton defects that affect quality or the successful movement of the cartons between the Oven to the Hot Press.
Completes a Daily Issue Report by Line for the Supervisor to make entries in the Daily Production Report for Macon Status updates.
Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
Maintains excellent safety record.
Maintains an excellent attendance record.
Performs other duties as assigned.