Production Process Technician

Gentex Corporation • Zeeland, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Production Process Technician – E is responsible for supporting production demands through problem solving, excellent customer service, and commitment to quality and safety in a manufacturing environment. This is achieved by maintaining high machine uptime and yield while developing troubleshooting and other technical skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to communicate difficult issues with others.
• Ability to learn new software platforms, as needed.
• Must be available to work overtime, as needed.
• Good troubleshooting skills and mechanical inclination.
• Ability to stand and maneuver in or around equipment.
• Intense personal commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education and/or related technical training.
• 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to pursue education.
• Proven leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated technical skills in a variety of disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, controls, software, statistics, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust equipment controls as needed.
• Ensure optimal performance of product manufacturing equipment and controls.
• Eliminate equipment downtime by tracking problems to their root cause and correcting them.
• Maintain records of all downtime events with appropriate detail.
• Make process modifications as needed.
• Support engineering staff in the development of new processes for manufacturing.
• Provide input as needed when equipment is purchased or upgraded.
• Construct mechanical assemblies and complete equipment upgrades as needed.
• Work with other internal groups and/or outside vendors to troubleshoot existing equipment as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
• Use of E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED