Process Technician I – Launch Your Manufacturing Career

Nathan Trotter & Co; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO 4 Weeks

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Life insurance

SEP retirement plan

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Nathan Trotter & Co. is seeking motivated Process Technicians to join our Martinsville, Virginia manufacturing facility.

Learn advanced production processes, operate specialized equipment, and join a highly collaborative team dedicated to producing high-quality products for industries worldwide. This Full Time, non-exempt role offers cross-training across multiple production areas, a rotating 12-hour schedule, and ample opportunities for development within a 200+ year-old company expanding a new

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical, vocational, or trade school training in manufacturing, industrial technology, mechanical systems, welding, electrical systems, or a related field is a plus.
• One or more years of manufacturing, production, warehouse, industrial, construction, or other hands-on work experience preferred.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material handling equipment is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely operate equipment, use basic hand tools, and quickly learn manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow operating procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and production documentation.
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately record production information.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize quality issues, equipment concerns, and process abnormalities.
• Dependable work ethic with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn multiple production processes through cross-training and continuous development.
• Forklift, overhead crane, or other industrial equipment certifications are preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment and manufacturing processes while following established operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment performance, process conditions, and product quality, identifying and reporting abnormalities or equipment concerns.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic operator care to support safe, reliable production.
• Transport, stage, load, unload, and move raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and production supplies using approved material handling equipment.
• Collect production samples and assist with quality control activities.
• Maintain accurate production records, operating logs, inspections, and other required manufacturing documentation.
• Support equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, cleaning activities, and other production support functions.
• Participate in cross-training to develop proficiency across multiple production processes and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, laboratory, and other team members while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Reading SOPs

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Cross-training

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Flexible schedule

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade school training in manufacturing

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Nathan Trotter & Co. is seeking motivated Process Technicians to join our Martinsville, Virginia manufacturing facility.

Learn advanced production processes, operate specialized equipment, and join a highly collaborative team dedicated to producing high-quality products for industries worldwide. This Full Time, non-exempt role offers cross-training across multiple production areas, a rotating 12-hour schedule, and ample opportunities for development within a 200+ year-old company expanding a new