Extrusion Process Technician & Lean Improvement

Dura-Line; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 86,789,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus programs

Paid PTO

Company-paid insurance

Career growth & wellness

Tuition reimbursement

Safety boots & glasses reimbursement

Job summary

Dura-Line in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support extrusion lines, troubleshoot processes, and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical training, 8 years of technician experience in engineering/quality/manufacturing, 2–3 years in plastic extrusion, and strong English proficiency. Leadership ability and lean experience are valued as part of a safety- and quality-focused team.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience as a technician in engineering, quality or manufacturing.
• Two to three years of plastic extrusion experience.
• English language proficiency.
• Experience with Lean/continuous improvement and Microsoft Office.
• Experience leading teams and projects.
• Willingness to meet physical requirements (standing, PPE, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Disposition non-conforming materials from the manufacturing line.
• Provide day-to-day production line process coverage and rapid response to out-of-control processes.
• Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve Cpk and yield.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Maintain and develop manufacturing instructions.
• Support Lean Kaizen and 5S activities.
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing on maintenance instructions and schedules.
• Summarize and analyze yield and process data.
• Manage small multi-department and contractor projects.
• Be fully competent in extrusion production lines and processes and serve as a subject matter expert for employees.
• Train new employees, operators, and leads.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering tools

Job description

Dura-Line in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support extrusion lines, troubleshoot processes, and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical training, 8 years of technician experience in engineering/quality/manufacturing, 2–3 years in plastic extrusion, and strong English proficiency. Leadership ability and lean experience are valued as part of a safety- and quality-focused team.