Process Technician

RTP Company; Goodview (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company operates more than 20 manufacturing plants across the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China.

We are seeking a Process Technician to monitor and improve manufacturing processes, adjust machine parameters, report malfunctions, and test batch quality. This role requires hands-on work, strong communication, and safety awareness in a standard production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AA degree in process engineering or related preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• Understanding of CIMPRO system is desired.
• Must read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and solves equipment/process issues; coordinates maintenance, production and resources to implement cost-effective solutions.
• Assists in developing, designing, and communicating manufacturing processes.
• Monitors and revises processes to generate cost savings and improve quality and efficiency.
• Assists in design reviews to improve manufacturability of products.
• Provides coordination of new process installation and process changes.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Skills

Hands-on

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Team collaboration

English literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

AA degree in process engineering or related

Tools

CIMPRO

Job description

• Location 4410 Theuer Blvd,Goodview, MN, 55987,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category Production, Process Technician
• Employee Type FT Hourly-Non Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

The Process Technician is responsible for monitoring and improving the manufacturing process. Along with this, they monitor and adjust machine parameters, report equipment malfunctions, and observe and test batch quality.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and solves issues or problems with equipment/process. Troubleshoots possible causes and coordinates the activities of maintenance, production, and other available resources to implement cost effective solutions.
• Assists in developing, designing, and communicating manufacturing processes.
• Monitors and revises processes to help generate cost savings and improve the quality and efficiency of product/process.
• Assists in design reviews to improve the ability to manufacture products.
• Provides coordination of new process installation and process changes.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Must be hands-on with the ability and willingness to work under tight deadlines.
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent communication and organization skills.
• Must show mechanical aptitude and be detail oriented.
• Must be dependable with strong work ethic.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Must be able to work with computers or related electronic tools.
• Must demonstrate strong safety awareness and follow through.
• Effectively manages time; gives balanced attention to appropriate long-term and short-term priorities.
• Must have the ability to prioritize, plan, and execute duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to periodically work all shifts, if/when needed.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  

.Education and Experience

• High school diploma; AA degree in process engineering or related preferred.
• 3+ years of experience related experience preferred.
• Understanding of the CIMPRO system is desired.
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Contacts: Internal – Continuously (67 - 100%) External – Occasionally (< 33%)

Contacts involve giving or exchanging information of a limited controversial nature.

Regularly

• Communicates via phone, email, in person
• Required to sit, walk, stand for prolonged periods of time
• Required to reach with arms and hands.

Frequently

• Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk and hear to coordinate day-to-day in person transactions.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. of materials.

Occasionally

• Operates a computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine and printer.

Standard production environment. The noise level is usually moderate due to production equipment.

Specific vision abilities required, including close vision.

Summary

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

EOE, including disability/vets; 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.