Process Technician- 2nd Shift

Ventek Solutions, LLC; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions, LLC in Owosso, MI, is hiring a Process Technician for the 2nd shift (2:00 pm – 11:30pm, Mon–Fri). The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic in a molding environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring cycle times, adjusting processes, and assisting maintenance to optimize the molding process while ensuring accurate production and clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience preferred; forklift certification required.
• Basic knowledge of molding/expansion equipment and hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and other office software.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cycle times and adjust as needed.
• Maintain process accuracy and modify for orders; collaborate with operators.
• Conduct mechanical tasks, sampling, testing, and equipment prep for maintenance.
• Oversee process and material flow to meet quality specs.
• Assist maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.
• Back-up on running presses during breaks and for supervisor.
• Perform test runs and assist in repairs to optimize molding.
• Keep work area clean and safe; ensure quality and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift certification

Molding process

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Steam systems

Maintenance programs

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Education

Technical degree (2‑4 years)

Job description

Ventek Solutions, headquartered near Charleston, South Carolina, is a newly established entity following its acquisition by Black Diamond Capital Management (BDCM) from Sonoco Corporation. Ventek operates across 8 manufacturing facilities located in the US and Mexico. Our Mission is to be the premier foam molder and integrated solutions provider in North America, serving a wide range of markets with molded foam components and protective packaging, including returnable and integrated material solutions.
Ventek Solutions is recruiting for a Process Technician – 2nd Shift (2:00 pm – 11:30pm, Monday– Friday) at our plant in Owosso, MI. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to Ventek Solutions.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor cycle times and adjust as needed.
• Maintain accuracy of processes during production. Modify processes as required for product orders. Correct errors and work with operators to constantly improve process clarification and effectiveness.
• Conducting mechanical tasks such as process monitoring, sampling and testing, preparing and isolating equipment for maintenance.
• Monitor operations process, work, and material flow to ensure quality and customer specs are met.
• Monitor, record and gear press running towards press parameters.
• Assist maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.
• Back‑up on running presses during breaks, etc. and also back up to shift supervisor.
• Conduct test and trial runs as needed.
• Assist in repairs as needed to optimize the molding process.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Perform all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety.
• Provide repair and replacement of electrical and/or pneumatic instrumentation and control systems
• Installing new equipment

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 – 4-year technical degree preferred.
• 2 - 4-year manufacturing experience preferred, must be a certified lift truck driver
• Basic knowledge of equipment and the molding/expansion process preferred along with hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, maintenance programs, etc.
• Good clerical, technical, and mechanical skills required. Ability to troubleshoot machines
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Position requires a self‑motivated individual who can multi‑task; fast paced production setting.
• Excel, Outlook and other MS office applications