Global Process Technician – Startup & Field Support

CURT G. JOA INC.; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JOA, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to perform and coordinate converting equipment startup and checkout duties to support on-time, functional delivery of company products.

You will assist with start-up procedures, address process issues, and coordinate equipment upgrades in collaboration with engineering and project teams. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, 0–3 years of startup experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% internationally.

Qualifications

• Requires education generally equivalent to an Associate's degree in electro-mechanical technology, engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Requires 0 to 3 years converting equipment start up and process improvement experience.
• Ability to travel internationally for extended periods of time, up to 50% per year.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with engineering and manufacturing staff and customers concerning start up and process improvement issues.
• Requires strong knowledge of process improvement techniques.
• Requires forklift certification and the ability to safely drive a forklift.
• Requires the ability to use a lathe, drill press, and welding equipment.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, power tools, a tachometer, strobe light, temperature probe, high-speed camera, baler, and calipers.
• Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Possess solid understanding of electro-mechanical & pneumatic principles of operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with converting equipment start up and check out procedures to ensure the on time and functional delivery of company products.
• Solve process issues utilizing a methodical and well-communicated approach with the Project Leader.
• Complete line audits and document process changes.
• Coordinate engineering equipment upgrades through the engineering function.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and properly posted on the network.
• Extensive travel including travel abroad.
• Long term field support will be expected/extended stays.
• Provide training and process support both in the plant and at the customer location.
• Participate in morning planning meetings to develop daily activities/task list.
• Obtain proper level of resources from technical services.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with the customer especially in high pressure situations.
• Identify and eliminate safety hazards and maintain safe operating procedures.
• Maintain appropriate and timely housekeeping procedures in the bay.
• Review and update the standard action list on a continuous basis.

Skills

Process improvement

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Travel flexibility

Planning and organizing

Education

Associate's degree in electro-mechanical technology or engineering technology

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Tachometer

Strobe light

Temperature probe

High-speed camera

Baler

Calipers

Microsoft Office 365

Forklift certification

Job description

JOA, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to perform and coordinate converting equipment startup and checkout duties to support on-time, functional delivery of company products.

You will assist with start-up procedures, address process issues, and coordinate equipment upgrades in collaboration with engineering and project teams. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, 0–3 years of startup experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% internationally.