Process Technician (5:30AM-1:30PM)

Parker Hannifin; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Woodridge, IL seeks a Process Technician to support the Engineering group, assisting with process development and troubleshooting of automated finishing operations. You will train supervisors and operators on new equipment and contribute to PPAP/APQP activities to ensure flawless product launches.

Responsibilities include coordinating with production and quality, creating Standard Work, maintaining equipment, and applying safe practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• A working knowledge of rubber-to-metal adhesive systems is a plus.
• Good technical problem solving/analytical skills and mechanical aptitude are required.
• Operator training experience including mold changing, mold cleaning, mold repair.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, tool designs, tool maintenance, press and machine operation is a plus.
• Experience with waste-less and flash-less molding processes is a strong plus.
• Experience in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Must exhibit good communication, project management, interpersonal skills, and an ability to manage his/her own priorities and workload while working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Supervisors, Group Leaders, Production, Quality, and Engineering.
• Assisting in engineering trials for prototype, PPAP, APQP, and product launch.
• Create Standard Work and evaluate for waste reduction opportunities.
• Provides manufacturing and process troubleshooting support to defined area(s) of the plant.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair semi-automatic or automatic machines used to perform finishing operations.
• Assist engineering team with maintaining accurate process instructions.
• Maintain adherence to Company policies, safety/ergonomic standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Understand and implement the health, safety and environmental policies and integrate them into daily work activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Operator training

Engineering drawings

Mold changing

Mold cleaning

Mold repair

PC skills

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Rubber-to-metal adhesives

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Press operation

Mold tooling

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with process development and troubleshooting. This is a key position to support the Engineering group, which, as a whole, is responsible for a large portion of the facility's APQP process to support the flawless launch of new products. Training of supervisors, group leaders and production associates on new equipment and processes is also an important responsibility. The process technician will be responsible for performing troubleshooting tasks and repair works on complex automated machines used to finish or inspect parts in both value streams. This position requires a strong awareness of best-practice rubber molding and finishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Supervisors, Group Leaders, Production, Quality, and Engineering.
• Assisting in engineering trials for prototype, PPAP, APQP, and product launch.
• Create Standard Work and evaluate for waste reduction opportunities.
• Provides manufacturing and process troubleshooting support to defined area(s) of the plant.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair semi-automatic or automatic machines used to perform finishing operations.
• Assist engineering team with maintaining accurate process instructions.
• Maintain adherence to Company policies, safety/ergonomic standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Understand and implement the health, safety and environmental policies and integrate them into daily work activities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School degree (or equivalent) and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• A working knowledge of rubber-to-metal adhesive systems is a plus.
• Good technical problem solving/analytical skills and mechanical aptitude are required.
• Operator training experience including mold changing, mold cleaning, mold repair.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, tool designs, tool maintenance, press and machine operation is a plus.
• Experience with waste-less and flash-less molding processes is a strong plus.
• Experience in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Must exhibit good communication, project management, interpersonal skills, and an ability to manage his/her own priorities and workload while working in a team environment.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $19.04/hr to $21.02/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavitive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace

See above.