Process Technician

System One; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Process Technician to lead a production cell, manage setup and adjustments, ensure product quality and guide shift teams. This role involves setting up molds/presses, monitoring cycle times, and coordinating with adjacent shifts for smooth turnover.

You will troubleshoot equipment, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with other departments to meet customer needs while prioritizing safety and process improvements. Night shift schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing process management.
• Leadership and personnel management skills.
• Knowledge of molding techniques and equipment.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Understanding of safety protocols and standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, enforce shop safety rules, and uphold housekeeping standards
• Coordinate daily cell functions to ensure efficient operation of production equipment and personnel utilization while maintaining product quality
• Collaborate with Process Technicians on adjacent shifts for efficient turnover of operations
• Communicate daily with all shift personnel and the Production Manager/Shift Coordinator
• Implement company policies and procedures fairly and consistently
• Complete job-related reports and documentation in a timely manner (production reports, machine setups, process data, etc.)
• Identify potential problems with machinery, molds, process criteria, and auxiliary equipment that could affect quality or production schedules
• Use blue and red tag system to flag issues and make repair recommendations
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment problems contributing to downtime, inefficiency, and scrap
• Develop team spirit and motivate employees to achieve maximum performance
• Maintain setup sheets and log process changes during production
• Perform process setup including mold setup, press setup, and auxiliary equipment setup
• Make process adjustments, apply molding techniques, operate molding machines and auxiliary equipment, monitor cycle times, and minimize scrap rates
• Direct employees and contract personnel from other departments as needed
• Cooperate with other departments to ensure product quality meets customer needs

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing process management

Molding techniques

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality control

Documentation

Safety protocols

Job description

Process Technician

Objective

This position provides daily leadership of personnel and manufacturing processes in a production cell. The Process Technician makes decisions that optimize company goals and objectives, ensures product quality, and provides leadership to cell team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, enforce shop safety rules, and uphold housekeeping standards
• Coordinate daily cell functions to ensure efficient operation of production equipment and personnel utilization while maintaining product quality
• Collaborate with Process Technicians on adjacent shifts for efficient turnover of operations
• Communicate daily with all shift personnel and the Production Manager/Shift Coordinator
• Implement company policies and procedures fairly and consistently
• Complete job-related reports and documentation in a timely manner (production reports, machine setups, process data, etc.)
• Identify potential problems with machinery, molds, process criteria, and auxiliary equipment that could affect quality or production schedules
• Use blue and red tag system to flag issues and make repair recommendations
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment problems contributing to downtime, inefficiency, and scrap
• Develop team spirit and motivate employees to achieve maximum performance
• Maintain setup sheets and log process changes during production
• Perform process setup including mold setup, press setup, and auxiliary equipment setup
• Make process adjustments, apply molding techniques, operate molding machines and auxiliary equipment, monitor cycle times, and minimize scrap rates
• Direct employees and contract personnel from other departments as needed
• Cooperate with other departments to ensure product quality meets customer needs

Requirements

• Work Night Shift 2:2:3 schedule
• Experience in manufacturing process management
• Leadership and personnel management skills
• Knowledge of molding techniques and equipment
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with quality control procedures
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Understanding of safety protocols and standards