Process Technician

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. • Front Royal, VA

131d • Onsite

About The Position

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to safely and efficiently operate an assigned production process. The role involves machine setups, monitoring process conditions and equipment instrumentation, conducting quality inspections, completing paperwork and entering data into computer systems, and maintaining organization and cleanliness around assigned machines and work areas. The technician contributes to improving product quality and efficient machine operation and must be willing to work in other plant areas as needed.

The position works a 12.25-hour rotating day/night schedule in a tobacco- and smoke-free environment. Work may involve hot temperatures, repetitive lifting, pushing or pulling heavy wheeled carts, and mandatory overtime, including weekends depending on sales and production schedules. The company describes advancement opportunities and offers competitive wages and benefits.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to push or pull up to 1,500 pounds using a wheeled cart.
• Ability to work a 12.25-hour rotating day/night shift.
• Ability to work required mandatory overtime, potentially on weekends.
• Ability to work in hot temperatures at times.
• Some computer skills required.
• A resume with work history, dates of employment, and education must be submitted with the online application.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Strong production experience may qualify candidates to start at the higher stated hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate the assigned production process.
• Set up machines and set and monitor machine operation controls.
• Monitor machine and process equipment instrumentation and keep process conditions within control.
• Prepare assigned paperwork and enter data into computer systems as necessary.
• Perform quality inspections.
• Participate in correcting and improving product quality and efficient machine operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas and machines.
• Work in other areas of the plant when needed to support plant operations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage effective on the first of the month following hire.
• 401(k) with a 4% match on the first 8% of individual contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Shift pay differential.
• Overtime pay at time-and-a-half and double-time rates.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• $1,200 employee referral bonus program for both the employee and their referral.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages.

What This Job Offers

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