Manufacturing Process Technician: Lean Process Improvement

Nesco Resource, LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking a Process Technician to help transition new products from engineering into manufacturing and to improve existing production processes. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to resolve technical issues and to support quality, safety, and efficiency.

The position focuses on developing and improving manufacturing methods, creating detailed work instructions, and training operators on new processes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Well organized, self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated leadership and train-the-trainer ability.
• Understanding of drafting standards, GD&T, and technical drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary link between engineering and manufacturing on production methods, materials, and technical issues.
• Develop and improve manufacturing and assembly processes to prevent errors and reduce scrap and rework.
• Review and improve part routings, bills of material, and material utilization to increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Create detailed work instructions and supplemental assembly drawings to guide operators through complex assembly steps.
• Provide technical support to fabrication and assembly operators, escalating issues to engineering when needed.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to resolve product design and manufacturing process problems.
• Participate in product design reviews and the engineering change request process.
• Support safety initiatives and Lean manufacturing improvements throughout production areas.
• Train operators on new or revised manufacturing methods and processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Organization

Team work

Leadership

Drafting/GD&T

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Nesco Resource is seeking a Process Technician to help transition new products from engineering into manufacturing and to improve existing production processes. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to resolve technical issues and to support quality, safety, and efficiency.

The position focuses on developing and improving manufacturing methods, creating detailed work instructions, and training operators on new processes.