Process Technician

Marvin Composites; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings match

Annual profit sharing

Job summary

Marvin Composites, LLC. is seeking a Process Technician to operate pultrusion equipment, monitor production, and ensure safety and quality in a 12-hour rotating schedule. You’ll learn how materials, tooling, and settings affect product quality and process performance.

The role favors strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving; pultrusion experience not required. Base pay is $26/hour with night and weekend premiums, plus a 3-day weekend every other week as described.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing or technical production experience preferred.
• Pultrusion experience is not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down pultrusion equipment following safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Monitor conditions, recognize non-conforming product, and adjust within operating guidelines.
• Troubleshoot process and product quality issues by evaluating equipment and materials.
• Apply knowledge of materials, equipment, tooling, and processes to support consistent performance.
• Perform quality checks, document production data, and take action when requirements aren’t met.
• Clean, inspect, reassemble, and care for tooling and equipment; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Manufacturing experience

Machining

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Interested in putting your mechanical and problem-solving skills to work while building advanced manufacturing expertise? Marvin Composites is hiring Process Technicians to manufacture fiberglass components using a continuous production process called pultrusion. In this role, you'll set up and operate equipment while learning how materials, tooling, equipment, and production settings work together to affect product quality and process performance. You'll monitor conditions, troubleshoot problems, make process adjustments, and help maintain safe and consistent production.

You'll excel if you bring strong mechanical aptitude, practical problem-solving skills, and experience in a technical or manufacturing environment. Experience with machining, plastics, composites, automated equipment, machine setup and changeovers, maintenance, skilled trades, or continuous manufacturing may transfer well to this role. Previous pultrusion experience is not required. Advance from Process Technician Levels I–IV as you gain new skills and expertise.

12-hour Rotating Schedule:

• Week 1 (36 hrs): Sun, Wed, Thur
• Week 2 (48 hrs): Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

Shift Hours:

• Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 6:45 PM
• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6: 45 AM

Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week. Work just 7 out of every 14 days, giving you more time for family, hobbies, or rest.

Base Pay: $26/hour

Pay potential including +$3/hr night shift +$4/hr weekend premiums & OT:

• Day Shift: $29.14/hr
• Night Shift: $32.29/hr

Highlights of your role

• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down pultrusion equipment while following established safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Monitor equipment and process conditions, recognize non-conforming product, and make appropriate adjustments within established operating guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process and product-quality issues by evaluating equipment, materials, tooling, production information, and operating conditions.
• Apply technical knowledge of materials, equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes to support consistent process performance and product quality.
• Perform required quality checks, accurately document production information, and take appropriate action when results do not meet requirements.
• Clean, inspect, reassemble, and properly care for production tooling and equipment while supporting continuous improvement and, based on proficiency, developing others.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn complex manufacturing equipment, tooling, materials, and processes.
• Recognize abnormal operating conditions, evaluate multiple sources of information, and systematically identify appropriate actions.
• Understand how changes in equipment, materials, tooling, or operating conditions can affect process performance and product quality.
• Read and follow work instructions, production specifications, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Accurately document process information and make sound decisions within established operating parameters.

Also want to make sure you have

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, mechanical work, skilled trades, technical production, machine setup, continuous-process manufacturing, or another process-oriented environment is preferred.
• Experience with automated equipment, machining, plastics, composites, equipment setup or changeovers, maintenance, or similar technically oriented work is helpful.
• Previous pultrusion experience is not required. Pultrusion-specific knowledge and skills can be developed through training and demonstrated proficiency.
• Ability to complete training and proficiency requirements for the applicable Process Technician level and perform the physical requirements of the position, including working a 12-hour shift.

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

Marvin Composites produces custom fiberglass components used in many of the premium windows and doors manufactured by Marvin, a family-owned and -led company. Marvin Composites currently has fiberglass production facilities in Fargo, North Dakota and Salem, Virginia. Our 300+ associates enjoy our better living approach to benefits, which support you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

A few unique offerings include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• $$ Annual profit sharing - get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
• Giving at Marvin - join coordinated volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund - financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship

The partnership between the fiberglass manufacturer and Marvin began more than 30-years ago, with the Marvin Composites name officially being introduced in 2022.

Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America Marvin’s portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, and TruStile Doors.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].