Process Technician – 1st Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a 1st Shift Process Technician in Mesa, AZ to support a plastic manufacturing facility. The role focuses on monitoring processes, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining quality output in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, able to troubleshoot, and make quick, sound decisions. The position offers a Monday-Thursday schedule with early hours and hands-on equipment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to distinguish color differences.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Plastic manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with forklift, pallet jack, or overhead crane is helpful.
• Quality control, assembly, or light industrial experience is a plus.
• Dependable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Make adjustments to support consistent quality and production output.
• Identify and report problems with equipment, materials, work orders, or production flow.
• Perform quality checks, including verifying product color consistency.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce downtime.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Hand-eye coordination

Color differentiation

Manufacturing experience

Plastic manufacturing

Equipment handling

Independence

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Overhead crane

Job description

Process Technician - 1st Shift

Pay: $19/hr
Location: Mesa, AZ
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 AM-2:30 PM

A well-established plastic manufacturing facility in Mesa is hiring a 1st Shift Process Technician to support production operations, maintain equipment functionality, and help keep quality and output consistent.

This is a strong fit for someone who is mechanically inclined, comfortable troubleshooting production issues, and able to make good decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Monitor production processes and equipment
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues
• Make adjustments to support consistent quality and production output
• Identify and report problems with equipment, materials, work orders, or production flow
• Perform quality checks, including verifying product color consistency
• Recommend process improvements to reduce downtime
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Operate material handling equipment as needed

What We're Looking For

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish color differences
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Plastic manufacturing experience is a plus
• Experience with forklift, pallet jack, or overhead crane is helpful
• Quality control, assembly, or light industrial experience is a plus
• Dependable and able to work independently

If you're looking for a consistent Monday-Thursday schedule and a hands-on manufacturing role where you can use your troubleshooting skills.

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