Process Technician
Core
Supports extrusion operations by setting up, monitoring, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
Role type
Manufacturing process technician (extrusion)
Builds
Extruded profiles and components for manufacturing clients
Domain
Plastics/Polymers manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting equipment and processes, reading work instructions and run sheets, using measuring tools (tape measures, calipers), performing basic mathematical calculations, following safety procedures (LOTO)
Preferred skills
Experience in extrusion, plastics, polymers, or continuous manufacturing, knowledge of PLC controls, MES, and SCADA systems, Associate's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial)
Technologies
PLC controls, MES, SCADA
Responsibilities
Support daily extrusion operations with a focus on productivity, quality, and downtime reduction; Assist operators with troubleshooting and process adjustments when profiles are out of specification; Monitor process parameters and recommend changes to improve output, yield, and consistency; Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to resolve process, material, or equipment issues; Support startup activities including line ramp-up, changeovers, and operator training; Maintain and update process documentation, run sheets, and training records
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
