Process Technician - Plastics

Le Sueur • Le Sueur, MN

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About The Position

Trains machine operators and modifies manufacturing processes to meet documented company and customer expectations. Ensures safety and continuously improves manufacturing productivity. Trains others on work instructions and specific techniques, ensuring modified processes and concepts are effectively integrated and applied. Documents modified processes to support future repeatability. Inspects for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications. Takes responsibility for work quality and appropriately resolves unusual operating conditions. May modify work schedules and duties to accommodate Company needs. Other duties may be assigned. Successful completion of specific education, training, or certifications may be required.

Requirements

• Technical or associate degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or equivalent.
• At least five years of machine setup or technical maintenance experience in a similar setting.
• At least five years of relevant experience gained through on-the-job instruction and increasingly complex assignments.
• High level of independent decision-making and effective self-management.
• Proven math and problem-solving skills, high accuracy, and thorough documentation.
• Able to lift and move products and materials weighing up to 55 pounds, including reaching, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
• Able to use a power grip and turn the wrist, including when using hand tools and/or steering a forklift.
• Able to walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.
• Able to push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Able to see, inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality.
• Able to read and understand written English-language work instructions.
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
• Able to wear task-based personal protective equipment provided by LSI, including protective footwear, hearing protection, protective eyewear, and gloves; additional PPE may be required for specific tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or equivalent.
• Five years of Process Technician experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Train machine operators.
• Modify manufacturing processes to meet documented company and customer expectations.
• Promote safety and continuously improve manufacturing productivity.
• Train others on work instructions and specific techniques, and help integrate modified processes and concepts.
• Document modified processes to ensure future repeatability.
• Inspect products for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
• Maintain responsibility for work quality and resolve unusual operating conditions appropriately.
• Modify work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree