Process Technician: Night F-Sun

Viaflex, Inc.; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Education assistance

Onsite fitness center

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Viaflex, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to operate production machines, coordinate line activities with the team, and assist with process improvements. The role requires an associate degree or military training and at least two years of related experience.

You will monitor quality metrics, support training, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration within a manufacturing environment, with opportunities to grow in process

Qualifications

• Associate degree, or military training, in related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fully meets the competencies of a Machine Operator; strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions; maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines during production and other runs.
• Perform machine setups and changeovers.
• Verify machine setup to meet requirements for quality products.
• Troubleshoot machine and product with the production team.
• Monitor scrap, downtime, and defects; take corrective actions.
• Provide basic training for team members; assist training staff.
• Learn ISO quality management system and participate in improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Mathematics

Communication

Fast pace

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Education

Associate degree or military training

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Process Technician

Operate various machines in production. Coordinate operation of the line with team. Assist with process improvement and training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate machines during production and other runs.
• Perform machine setups and changeovers.
• Verify machine is set up to meet requirements to assure quality products. Assure compliance with production schedule.
• Maintain knowledge of production processes and related systems.
• Work with production team to troubleshoot problems with machine and product.
• Depending on division, ensures raw materials meet quality standards.
• Provide input on new product development activities.
• Recommend product or process improvement strategies.
• Monitor production data such as scrap levels, machine down time, and defects.
• Provide basic training for team members.
• May assist training staff in developing training programs.
• Depending on division, may service and operate test equipment.
• Participate in production improvement initiatives.
• Monitor variance and yields and take necessary action to correct or resolve discrepancies.
• Demonstrates Viaflex Team Member Values in their daily actions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree, or military training, in related technical field. Minimum 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Fully meets the competencies of a Machine Operator, per division standards. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to direct the work efforts of other team members. Aptitude to learn electrical and/or mechanical skills. Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work at a fast pace efficiently. Basic math skills. Ability to read blueprints and work instructions and maintain accurate records. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff. Ability to operate forklift, pallet mover, or hoist equipment. Forklift certification may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements: Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

BENEFITS TO YOU:

• Not all benefits are created equal, but we have got you covered.
• Viaflex not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k.
• We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefits.
• Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.