Off-Shift Process Technician: Lean Production Optimizer

RTP Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Company seeks a Process Technician to be the primary technical resource during off shifts, monitoring and improving manufacturing processes. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and support start-ups, changeovers, and new product introductions to drive throughput and yield.

Responsibilities include data collection, parameter monitoring, and collaboration with Maintenance and Operations to meet KPIs while maintaining safety. Fort Worth, TX facility with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AA in process engineering or related preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• Must be hands-on with ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong safety awareness and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production teams during off-shift operations.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and product quality issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitors critical process parameters and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead process adjustments to improve throughput, yield, and consistency.
• Support start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and new product introductions.
• Investigate deviations, scrap, and customer quality concerns.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends.
• Coordinate production priorities with Shift Supervisors.
• Support plant KPIs like OEE, downtime, yield, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain safe work practices and safety compliance.
• Attend to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on

Communication skills

Organization

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Team player

Safety awareness

Time management

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

AA degree in process engineering or related

Tools

CIMPRO system

Computer skills

Job description

RTP Company seeks a Process Technician to be the primary technical resource during off shifts, monitoring and improving manufacturing processes. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and support start-ups, changeovers, and new product introductions to drive throughput and yield.

Responsibilities include data collection, parameter monitoring, and collaboration with Maintenance and Operations to meet KPIs while maintaining safety. Fort Worth, TX facility with a focus on continuous improvement.