Jr. Process Technician Trainee

Wise Plastics Technologies; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in manufacturing is looking for dedicated individuals eager to build a long-term career. This role offers a structured training program aimed at developing skills for various career paths, including Process Technician and Supervisor. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join a family-oriented company recognized for its excellent work-life balance and commitment to employee development. If you're ready to invest in your future and grow within a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with raw materials and technical setups.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide raw materials to production lines and maintain equipment.
• Assist with mold set-ups and preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Overhead Crane

Electric Pallet Jacks

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We're seeking candidates who are interested in a long-term career in manufacturing. This position requires a self motivated learner who has a high regard for safety and wants to invest in themselves for the long-haul. If hired, this program is a minimum of 2 years with defined milestones and learning objectives. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, likes to solve problems and seeks to be efficient while working safely. Career paths include: Process Technician, Process Engineer, Supervisor and more.

We are a stable, family oriented company that provides good work/life balance. We've been named a Great Place to Work for 6 consecutive years!

Primary Function

Performs the duties of Material Handler, Set-Up Prep and under the direction of the trainer, completes the required training to become a Process Tech I.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Material Handler duties: providing workstations with raw materials, ensures dryers and vacuums are operating properly, blends raw materials, grinds, and blends scrap raw materials. Cleans and maintains dryers, grinders, and other equipment to avoid contamination.
• Set-Up Prep duties: prepares tools and peripheral equipment for mold set-ups, assists with installation of molds and start-up activities, removes and stores molds and tools after set-up, performs preventative maintenance and TPM (total preventative maintenance) tasks on mold and auxiliary equipment.
• Process Line Technician Training: Under the guidance of the trainer performs tasks associated with their current training. Completes all assigned work and assessments within established timelines.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains and continuously improves 5-S standards within work cell.
• Completes assignments related to training that are not on-the-job learning opportunities such as job shadowing, assigned reading and coursework, Wisestein and ERP training.
• Works within established safety guidelines.
  
  

Requirements

Required Skill/Knowledge:

Required at least 3 years of manufacturing experience that includes providing raw materials to production lines, technical set up and operation of manufacturing workstations and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues. Self-starter who takes the initiative to complete training and coursework and takes ownership of their learning, collaborative team player, ability to apply critical thinking in order to solve problems, attention to detail and organized, good communication skills both written and verbal with ability to read written materials and follow work instructions, basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, dependable, able to adapt to frequent changes, basic math skills. Demonstrates safe work behaviors and a willingness to improve and develop skills.

Preferred Skills / Knowledge

Previous manufacturing experience, use of hand and power tools, ISO standards, use of pallet jacks or other industrial mobile equipment.

Education Level / Required Certification

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Additional Information

Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, sit, walk, stand or balance and work within tight spaces. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Exposure to noise and odor of plastic. Exposure to liquid colorants, alcohol, cleaning, and slip agents. Requires use of personal protective equipment. Required to operate overhead crane and electric pallet jacks. Will be required to satisfactorily complete all assessments and assignments prior to advancement to the next level in training program. Must be able to work 3rd shift. Overtime as required. Other duties as assigned.

To view our benefits please visit our website www.wiseplastics.com/careers

Wise Plastics Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Description

19.50 per hour