Process Technician

Prent Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Plan

Group Medical Plans

Group Dental and Supplemental Life

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Prent Corporation, a leader in thermoformed packaging for medical, electronic and consumer industries, seeks a Process Technician in Wisconsin. The role focuses on supporting operations, improving processes, and standardizing machine setups.

You’ll work with engineering, quality and IT to boost productivity and product quality. Required are a degree in a technology field or equivalent manufacturing experience, plus strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or equivalent manufacturing experience in a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of thermoforming processes strongly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve thermoforming manufacturing processes.
• Develop, maintain, and standardize machine setups and operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and material utilization.
• Troubleshoot production and process-related issues.
• Coordinate and conduct training for manufacturing personnel.
• Support material evaluations, process trials, and pilot projects.
• Assist with vision systems and inspection equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams on equipment, software, and process improvements.
• Document process improvements and maintain manufacturing standards.
• Use production data to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Education

Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Vision systems

Inspection equipment

Job description

About your new company:

For the past 55+ years, family-owned and operated, Prent Corporation has been the world leader in custom thermoformed packaging serving the Medical, Electronic and Consumer industries. A global leader with strong technology-based employees who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while recognizing their opportunity to make a difference and continued career growth.

About your new role:

We are seeking a Process Technician to support manufacturing operations through process improvement, troubleshooting, training, and standardization of thermoforming processes. This role works closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and continuous improvement teams to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and improve thermoforming manufacturing processes.
• Develop, maintain, and standardize machine setups and operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and material utilization.
• Troubleshoot production and process-related issues.
• Coordinate and conduct training for manufacturing personnel.
• Support material evaluations, process trials, and pilot projects.
• Assist with vision systems and inspection equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams on equipment, software, and process improvements.
• Document process improvements and maintain manufacturing standards.
• Use production data to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

What you need:

• Degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Preferred.
• Knowledge of thermoforming processes strongly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.

What you’ll receive:

You’ll discover our tailored benefits package:

• Our Profit-Sharing Plan is second to none in the area or industry.
• You’ll be able to choose between two outstanding Group Medical Plans.
• You’ll be selecting Group Dental and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• The company will provide basic Group Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay and Tuition assistance if you choose to continue your education.

As a full-time Prent employee you’ll be competitively compensated, based on experience.

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