Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Process Technician role is responsible to observe and monitor production process to ensure product meets customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities are:

• Follows all documented safety, quality, and production procedures
• Works on the Production Floor between the Ovens and the Hot Press.
• 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 ability of the carton 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 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.

Experience required

• Prior process technician experience required.
• 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.
• Injection molding experience, a plus.

Skills

• An individual must have the following skills in the Process Technician position:
• •Ability to work safely and to communicate with others in a professional manner.
• •Detail-oriented.
• •Basic analytical skills.
• •Troubleshooting and problem solving.
• •Ability to define and determine mechanical, process or personnel issues.
• •Technical aptitude for evaluating a process.
• •Effective Collaboration with other departments

Physical requirements

• This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to:
• •Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)
• •Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)
• •Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
• •Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)

Working conditions

An individual that works in the Process Technician position:

• Must be physically able to perform the essential job duties.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.
• Works overtime as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine
• Extrusion Machine
• Die Cast Machine (Cold Chamber)
• Blow Molding Machine