Process Technician- 2nd Shift

Ventek Solutions, LLC; Owosso Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions in Owosso, MI is seeking a Process Technician for 2nd shift (2:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Mon– Fri) to support molding operations. You will monitor cycle times, adjust processes, and assist with maintenance and trials to ensure quality and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with preferred technical training. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organization skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–4 year technical degree preferred.
• 2–4 year manufacturing experience preferred; lift truck certification required.
• Knowledge of molding/expansion processes; hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, and maintenance programs helpful.
• Good clerical, technical, and mechanical skills; ability to troubleshoot machines.
• Strong communication and organization skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production setting.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook and other MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cycle times and adjust as needed.
• Maintain process accuracy and modify processes for product orders.
• Conduct mechanical tasks: process monitoring, sampling, testing, equipment prep for maintenance.
• Ensure quality and customer specs are met across operations.
• Monitor press parameters and gear operations accordingly.
• Assist maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.
• Back up on running presses during breaks and support shift supervisor.
• Conduct test and trial runs as needed; assist repairs to optimize molding process.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

2–4 year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Lift truck certification

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