PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Socket.dev; Macedon (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is seeking an Extrusion Process Technician to support manufacturing with troubleshooting, planning and execution. The role focuses on improving process control and machine efficiency, while ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in extrusion operations, strong analytical and computer skills, and experience with process control statistics. The position may require overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in extrusion operations
• Strong analytical skills for reporting metrics
• Strong computer skills
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis used in process control
• Significant customer interaction experience is a must
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Good mathematical skills
• Continuous learning expected

Responsibilities

• Develop process improvement programs to improve consistency and control of current department processes
• Ensure Quality, Production and Scrap goals are met
• Work with Engineering to improve machine efficiencies and reliability; may include new equipment evaluations and installations
• Provide support to all Extrusion personnel as needed
• Fill in for Group Leader as needed
• Support the NCMR process: investigate root causes and corrective actions
• Promote Safety and Food Safety compliance
• Provide technical training for operating personnel on upgrades to machines
• Investigate new methods to improve performance including equipment upgrades and process improvements
• Responsible for preventive maintenance: TPM and PM coordination and support

Skills

Extrusion operations

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Statistical analysis

Customer interaction

Communication

Mathematical skills

Continuous learning

Job description

TITLE:Extrusion Process Technician PAY PLAN: Hourly

PURPOSE OF POSITION:Provide support to manufacturing for equipment troubleshooting, problem solving, project planning and execution.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Develop process improvement programs that improve consistency and control of current department processes
• Ensure Quality, Production and Scrap goals are met
• Work with Engineering to improve machine efficiencies and reliability. May include new equipment evaluations and installations.
• Provide support to all Extrusion personnel as needed.
• Fill in for Group Leader as needed.
• Support the NCMR process: investigating root causes, corrective & preventative actions and material disposition.
• Responsible for promoting Safety and Food Safety compliance.
• Provide technical training for operating personal on upgrades to machines
• Investigates new methods to improve performance including equipment upgrades & modifications, process improvements and troubleshooting methods.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance: TPM and PM coordination and support.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

• 5+ years in extrusion operations. Knowledgeable in slitting, printing and bag conversion is desirable.
• Requires strong analytical skills for reporting key metrics to management and staff.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Must possess a working knowledge of statistical analysis used in process control (charting techniques and process capability studies)
• Previous manufacturing experience with significant customer interaction a must.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Capable of, and commit to follow the plant and departmental safety procedures, food safety guidelines and company procedures
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Good mathematical skills.
• Continuous learning will be expected
• Able to work overtime as required

ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. ABX is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual merit. ABX complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.