Process Technician 2nd Shift (2 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Monday - Thursday

Techmer-P.; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits day one

HSA contributions

Teledoc membership

401(k) match

Vacation days

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Techmer PM in California is seeking a Process Technician for our Rancho Dominguez facility on 2nd Shift (2 p.m.–12:30 a.m., Monday–Thursday). The hourly range for this role is $30–$38.00, with on-site work and opportunities to contribute to polymer processing and quality.

You will monitor mixing/extrusion equipment, interpret screw profiles, record parameters, and apply lean methods. Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate/bachelor preferred) and 5 years of manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate/bachelor's degree in process technology, industrial tech, chemistry, or related field preferred
• 5 years of process experience in manufacturing is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, adjust, and optimize industrial mixing and extrusion equipment parameters.
• Interpret extruder screw profiles and modify to meet quality and productivity requirements.
• Record process parameters, interpret trends, and apply continuous-improvement methods (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Ensure product meets specifications, conduct inspections, and collaborate with QC and Production teams.
• Address unexpected process changes by identifying root causes and applying corrective actions.
• Follow protocols for health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

PLC/HMI data logging

Measurement tools usage

Real-time decision making

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in process technology/industrial tech/chemistry

Tools

Gauges/measurement instruments

MS Office

Job description

Process Technician 2nd Shift (2 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Monday - Thursday

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: PROCE002053

• Posted : September 25, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Compton, CA 90220, USA

Description

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a Process Technician for our Rancho Dominguez, California facility. This position will be on 2nd Shift (2 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Monday - Thursday). Hourly range for this position $30-38.00.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!


• High-deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.


• Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.


• Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance


• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution


• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.


• Company paid disability and life insurance


• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)


• 10 company-paid holidays


• 2 weeks of parental leave


• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum


• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities


• Hourly employees are paid weekly

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, adjust, and optimize industrial mixing and extrusion equipment parameters


• Interpret extruder screw profiles and modify to meet quality and productivity requirements


• Record process parameters, interpret trends, and apply continuous-improvement methods (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean)


• Ensure product meets specifications, conduct inspections, and collaborate with QC and Production teams


• Address unexpected process changes by identifying root causes and applying corrective actions


• Follow protocols for health, safety, and environmental standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comfortable with industrial control systems (PLC/HMI), data-logging, MS Office


• Proficient with using measurement tools, reading gauges, and making mechanical adjustments safely.


• Able to track production parameters (like temperature, pressure, or speed) and make real-time decisions based on trends or out-of-spec data.


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Associate/bachelor's degree in process technology, industrial tech, chemistry, or related field preferred


• 5 years of process experience in manufacturing is required.

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