Process Technician

PGF Insulation; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PGF Insulation is seeking a Process Technician for its Penang production facility. This full-time, on-site role focuses on monitoring and operating production equipment safely, adjusting parameters, and ensuring quality targets are met.

You will work closely with engineering, maintenance and quality teams, document process data, report deviations, and assist in training team members on updated procedures and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting issues in production equipment and processes.
• Monitor product standards and support continuous improvement of manufacturing quality.
• Understand process flows and optimize operating parameters to support improvements.
• Assist in scheduled maintenance and report potential mechanical or electrical problems.
• Share process knowledge and train new team members on procedures and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate production equipment at the Penang facility.
• Adjust process parameters to meet efficiency and quality targets.
• Perform routine inspections and identify equipment or process deviations.
• Identify and resolve equipment or process issues to minimize downtime.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and documentation of maintenance work.
• Train production team members on updated procedures and safety practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Process engineering

Preventive maintenance

Training

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing qualification

Job description

Company Description

PGF Insulation is a leading glass mineral wool manufacturer in Asia with over three decades of industry experience. Since 1984, the company has focused on developing innovative insulation products that enhance quality of life and address major environmental and construction challenges. PGF Insulation operates a state-of-the-art production plant in Penang, Malaysia, supported by an experienced and dedicated team. The company has a strong global presence, supplying products to markets across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Oceania. PGF Insulation offers opportunities to contribute to sustainable building solutions within an established and growing international business.

Role Description

The Process Technician is a full-time, on-site role based at PGF Insulation’s production facility in Penang, Malaysia. This role is responsible for monitoring and operating production equipment, ensuring processes run safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. Day-to-day tasks include adjusting process parameters, performing routine inspections, identifying and resolving equipment or process issues, and supporting preventive maintenance activities. The Process Technician collaborates closely with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to implement process improvements and maintain production targets. The role also involves documenting process data, reporting deviations, and assisting in training production team members on updated procedures and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Troubleshooting skills to identify, analyze, and resolve issues in production equipment and processes.
• Candidates should possess Quality Control skills to monitor product standards, perform inspections, and support continuous improvement of manufacturing quality.
• Candidates should possess Process Engineering-related skills to understand process flows, optimize operating parameters, and support implementation of process improvements.
• Candidates should possess Preventive Maintenance skills to assist in scheduled maintenance, basic equipment care, and reporting of potential mechanical or electrical problems.
• Candidates should possess Training skills to share process knowledge, support onboarding of new team members, and promote adherence to safety and operational procedures.
• Relevant technical or vocational qualification in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or process plant operations, ideally in insulation, glass, or similar materials, is an advantage.
• Ability to follow safety regulations, read and interpret technical documentation, and work effectively in a team-oriented, shift-based environment.