Process Technician

Ameristaff; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions is seeking a Process Technician for a direct hire with a manufacturing client in Danville, VA. The candidate should have strong experience in industrial production, machine troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and process improvement, while upholding high quality standards.

Pay ranges from $18/hr to $19.95/hr depending on experience and shift. Day shift runs 7AM–7PM, night shift 7PM–7AM on a 2/2/3 schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years in industrial production and maintenance environments.
• Experience with electromechanical controls preferred.
• Experience with servo motors, linear motors, PLC systems, troubleshooting preferred.
• Strong reading of electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery according to production plans and job specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Operate equipment within established design conditions and process parameters.
• Monitor system compliance and maintain production standards on shifts.
• Coordinate material requirements with production leadership.
• Maintain production and quality documentation, including SAP records.
• Implement continuous improvement to improve machine efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support quality improvement to meet customer expectations.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain organized area.

Skills

industrial production

manufacturing equipment

electrical systems

maintenance principles

quality concepts

troubleshooting

servo motors PLCs

read schematics

analytical skills

teamwork

Microsoft Office

GMP experience

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

PLC systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $18/hr. - $19.95/hr. - depending on experience and shift

Position: PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Description:

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions is currently seeking a Process Technician for a direct hire opportunity with a manufacturing client in Danville, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial production, machine troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and process improvement while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards.

Pay & Shifts of the Process Technician:

• Pay: $18/hr. - $19.95/hr. - depending on experience and shift
• Day Shift: 7AM to 7PM, 2/2/3 schedule
• Night Shift: 7PM to 7AM, 2/2/3 schedule

Responsibilities of the Process Technician:

• Set up machinery according to production plans and job specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Operate equipment within established design conditions and process parameters.
• Monitor system compliance and ensure production standards are maintained during assigned shifts.
• Ensure raw materials and production inputs are available according to production schedules.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify product quality and adherence to specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate with Production Supervisors and Maintenance personnel to resolve major breakdowns and perform tool changes.
• Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards and minimizing waste.
• Coordinate material requirements with production leadership to support uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain production and quality documentation, including daily reports, efficiency reports, control charts, scrap calculations, and SAP records.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve machine efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support quality improvement efforts to meet customer expectations.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Process Technician:

• Strong knowledge of industrial production processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with industrial electrical and electronic systems.
• Understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and production planning.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Experience with servo motors, linear motors, and PLC controls preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience preferred.

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial production and maintenance environments required.
• Extensive experience with electromechanical controls preferred.
• Experience with servo motors, linear motors, PLC systems, and troubleshooting preferred.

Since 1985, AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions has been providing staffing support to companies throughout Virginia and North Carolina. AmeriStaff's first clients were mostly textile and furniture. From our beginnings in seasonal industrial staffing, we have expanded to include: healthcare, nursing, clerical, accounting, technical, direct hire and temp to hire, just to name a few. In addition to servicing a wide variety of clients, we have also provided tens of thousands of job seekers with employment opportunities. AmeriStaff has 8 locations servicing Virginia and North Carolina. Our service areas in Virginia include: South Boston, Halifax County, Mecklenburg, Chase City, Clarksville, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Chatham, Martinsville, Henry County, Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Stuart, Patrick County. In North Carolina, we service: Eden, Reidsville, Rockingham County, Stoneville, Madison, Greensboro, High Point, Yanceyville, Roxboro, Person County, Burlington, Mebane and surrounding areas.