Process Technician

Job Summary:
The Process Technician performs and coordinates converting equipment start up and check out duties to support on time and functional delivery of company products.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assist with converting equipment start up and check out procedures to ensure the on time and functional delivery of company products.
• Solve process issues utilizing a methodical and well-communicated approach with the Project Leader.
• Complete line audits and document process changes. Coordinate engineering equipment upgrades through the engineering function. Ensure documentation is accurate and properly posted on the network.
• Extensive travel including travel abroad. Long term field support will be expected/extended stays.
• Provide training and process support both in the plant and at the customer location.
• Participate in morning planning meetings to develop daily activities/task list. Obtain proper level of resources from technical services.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with the customer especially in high pressure situations.
• Identify and eliminate safety hazards and maintain safe operating procedures. Maintain appropriate and timely housekeeping procedures in the bay.
• Review and update the standard action list on a continuous basis.

Occasional Job Responsibilities:

• Build, assemble and install parts as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Requires education generally equivalent to an Associate’s degree in electro-mechanical technology, engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Requires 1 to 3 years converting equipment start up and process improvement experience.
• Ability to travel internationally for extended periods of time, up to 50% per year.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with engineering and manufacturing staff and customers concerning start up and process improvement issues.
• Requires strong knowledge of process improvement techniques.
• Requires forklift certification and the ability to safely drive a forklift.
• Requires the ability to use a lathe, drill press, and welding equipment.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, power tools, a tachometer, strobe light, temperature probe, high-speed camera, baler, and calipers.
• Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Possess solid understanding of electro-mechanical & pneumatic principles of operation.