Process Technician

SGS Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Columbus, OH is seeking a hands-on technician to join our manufacturing/QA team and support shingle prototype testing. You will work with engineers and operators to prepare equipment, perform routine and non-routine tests, and document results in LIMs.

A degree is required, with a bachelor’s preferred, and forklift training is a plus. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and problem-solving in a fast-paced lab/manufacturing environment, with opportunities to grow into more

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or quality control experience.
• Mechanically inclined with hand tools experience.
• Self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Safety-focused in all tasks and processes.
• Experience with analyzing situations and making quick decisions.
• Forklift experience or willingness to be trained/certified.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to safety in every aspect of work.
• Identifies and corrects hazards and ensures rigorous compliance with safety procedures.
• Practices good housekeeping and participates in site safety initiatives.
• Collaborates with engineers, scientists, and team members to operate the shingle pilot line and deliver project goals.
• Prepares equipment and materials; can lift up to 30 lbs.
• Troubleshoots equipment or process issues to minimize downtime.
• Assists with assembly and modification of process and equipment prototypes.
• Runs prototype testing and evaluation with engineers; conducts routine and non-routine shingle testing.
• Documents observations and test results in LIMs; maintains thorough records.
• Cleans and maintains equipment for ongoing testing.
• Performs hazard assessments for non-routine tasks.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanically inclined

Self-sufficient

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Problem solving

Forklift experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to safety in every aspect of workWorks safely in laboratory and manufacturing environments
• Identifies and corrects hazards; ensures rigorous compliance with OC safety procedures and policies
• Practices good housekeeping habits and participates fully in site safety initiatives
• Collaborates with engineers, scientists, and team members to operate the shingle pilot line and deliver project goals
• Prepares equipment and raw materials and is comfortable with carrying and lifting 30 lbs
• Quickly troubleshoots equipment or process issues, proactively resolving problems to minimize downtime
• Assists with assembly and modification of process and equipment prototypes
• Runs prototype testing and evaluation in partnership with engineers, conducting routine and non-routine shingle testing
• Documents observations, inputs test results into LIMs data system, and maintains thorough records
• Cleans and maintains equipment, ensuring readiness for ongoing and future testing
• Performs hazard assessments for non-routine tasks
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

• Manufacturing and/or quality control experience – background in manufacturing operations or quality assurance processes
• Mechanically inclined – experienced using hand tools (sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers)
• Self-sufficient – works with little to no supervision
• Strong collaboration skills – able to work effectively with team members and cross-functional partners
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities – quickly and efficiently identify and resolve technical issues
• Safety focused – consistently prioritizes safe work practices in all aspects of the role
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills – able to analyse situations, develop solutions, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Previous forklift experience, or a willingness to be trained and certified to operate a forklift

Education/Experience

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred