1st Shift Process Technician — Troubleshoot & Improve Plastic QC

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a 1st Shift Process Technician in Mesa, AZ to support a plastic manufacturing facility. The role focuses on monitoring processes, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining quality output in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, able to troubleshoot, and make quick, sound decisions. The position offers a Monday-Thursday schedule with early hours and hands-on equipment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to distinguish color differences.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Plastic manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with forklift, pallet jack, or overhead crane is helpful.
• Quality control, assembly, or light industrial experience is a plus.
• Dependable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Make adjustments to support consistent quality and production output.
• Identify and report problems with equipment, materials, work orders, or production flow.
• Perform quality checks, including verifying product color consistency.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce downtime.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Hand-eye coordination

Color differentiation

Manufacturing experience

Plastic manufacturing

Equipment handling

Independence

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Overhead crane

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a 1st Shift Process Technician in Mesa, AZ to support a plastic manufacturing facility. The role focuses on monitoring processes, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining quality output in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, able to troubleshoot, and make quick, sound decisions. The position offers a Monday-Thursday schedule with early hours and hands-on equipment experience preferred.