Process Technician

UFP Industries, Inc; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Process Technician to set up, monitor, and optimize extrusion processes for high-quality products. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to quality, and the ability to troubleshoot process-related issues on the production floor.

Opportunities exist to assist with start-ups, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience with extrusion equipment, reading run sheets, and a solid grasp of safety and

Qualifications

• Read run sheets and process documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to read a tape measure and blueprints.
• Able to troubleshoot machine or equipment in use.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on the production line.

Responsibilities

• Improve productivity and process efficiency.
• Assist extruder operators with processing issues and parameter changes.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams on concerns.
• Optimize production rates and assist with start-ups, shut-downs, and operator training.
• Maintain training manuals and records; perform other duties as required.
• Understand effects of material, temperature, and die changes.
• Read process documentation and run sheets.
• Participate in CI initiatives and suggest improvements.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Team player

Quality focus

Molders/brush machines maintenance

Job description

General Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Process Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, monitoring, and optimizing extrusion processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, a focus on quality, and the ability to troubleshoot process-related issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary objectives are productivity improvement, process efficiency, downtime reduction, and high quality.
• Assist extruder operators in solving processing issues and recommend parameter changes when extruded profiles are out of specification.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to address mechanical or material-related concerns.
• Optimize production rates and assist with start-ups, shutdowns and training of operators.
• Maintains various training manuals, records and performs other duties as required.
• Understands the effects of changes in material, temperature and die alterations.
• Knows how to read run sheets and other process documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

• 3 years of supervisor or lead operator, related work experience and / or proven performance.
• Demonstrate ability in basic mathematical computations and to accurately use a tape measure and calipers.
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and to perform routine maintenance on molders and brush machines.
• Ability to stand on concrete surfaces for up to three hours without a break and twelve hours with breaks, lift weights up to 100 pounds at shoulder level.
• Demonstrate ability to give, comprehend, follow written and oral instructions, and effectively communicate with fellow employees.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug test.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to recognize quality of material
• Demonstrates ability to perform LOTO
• Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools
• Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
• Ability to pay attention to surroundings
• Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read a tape measure and read blue prints or plans
• Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.
• Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

• Safety conscious
• Team player and goal oriented
• Open to change and positive attitude
• Committed to plant and company goals
• Participates in Safety and CI programs
• Punctual and reliable
• Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.