Extrusion Process Technician - Startup-Scale Manufacturer

UFP Industries; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company<br

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Process Technician to support extrusion operations at our Buffalo flagship facility. The role focuses on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing manufacturing processes to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with operators, maintenance, and quality teams, participate in startup activities, maintain documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as lead operator or process technician in manufacturing.
• Experience in extrusion, plastics, polymers, or continuous manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient with PLC, MES, and SCADA systems.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, run sheets, and process documentation.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs and work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support daily extrusion operations with a focus on productivity, quality, and downtime reduction.
• Assist extrusion 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.
• Follow all safety procedures and support plant safety programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, product development, experimental trials, and recommend process enhancements.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety-conscious

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)

Tools

PLC controls

MES

SCADA

Tape measures/calipers

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Process Technician to support extrusion operations at our Buffalo flagship facility. The role focuses on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing manufacturing processes to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with operators, maintenance, and quality teams, participate in startup activities, maintain documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.