Process Technician I

Ventek Solutions; Findlay, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions seeks a Process Technician I for the 3rd shift at its Findlay, OH plant. You will work Sundays through Fridays, 10:45 pm–7:15 am, reporting to the Shift Supervisor.

The role requires maintaining production quality, assisting with maintenance tasks, and ensuring safe operations while supporting molding processes. Requires a high school diploma or GED with 2–4 years manufacturing experience; lift truck certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 year technical degree preferred.
• 2–4 years manufacturing experience preferred; must be certified lift truck driver.
• Basic knowledge of molding equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, and maintenance programs.
• Strong mechanical, clerical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and health of employees as a priority.
• Monitor cycle times and adjust as needed.
• Maintain process accuracy; modify processes for orders; correct errors and improve efficiency.
• Conduct mechanical tasks: process monitoring, sampling, testing, equipment prep for maintenance.
• Monitor operations, materials flow to meet quality specs.
• Back up on running presses during breaks and for supervision.
• Conduct test and trial runs as needed.
• Assist in repairing to optimize molding process.
• Maintain cleanliness and high safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting machines

Mechanical skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-4 year technical degree

Tools

Lift truck operation

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 I – 3rd Shift (10:45 pm – 7:15 am Sunday – Friday) at our integrated materials plant in Findlay, OH. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and the starting wage is $27.82 plus shift differential of $.75 / hour. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to Ventek Solutions.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The safety and health of employees take precedence over all duties of the job
• Monitors cycle times and adjusts 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
• Monitors operations process, work, and material flow to ensure quality and customer specs are met.
• Monitor, record and gear press running towards press parameters.
• Assists maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.
• Back‑up on running presses during breaks, etc. and also back up to shift supervisor.
• Conducts test and trial runs as needed.
• Assists in repairs as needed to optimize the molding process
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety.
• Providing 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