Process Technician - Extrusion & Continuous Improvement

UFP Industries; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

UFP Industries in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Process Technician to support extrusion operations by setting up, monitoring, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will work with operators, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and reduce downtime.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, a hands-on mindset, and a drive for continuous improvement in a startup manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a lead operator, process technician, or related manufacturing role.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in extrusion, plastics, polymers, or continuous manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLC controls, MES, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and optimize extrusion processes to support safe, efficient production.
• Troubleshoot process issues and make adjustments when profiles are out of specification.
• Monitor process parameters and recommend changes to improve output and consistency.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Support startup activities including line ramp-up, changeovers, and operator training.

Skills

Safety-focused

Quality awareness

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Punctuality

Continuous improvement

Tools

PLC controls

MES

SCADA

Job description

UFP Industries in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Process Technician to support extrusion operations by setting up, monitoring, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will work with operators, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and reduce downtime.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, a hands-on mindset, and a drive for continuous improvement in a startup manufacturing environment.