Process Technician - Plastics

Le Sueur Incorporated; Kingsway Estates (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protective footwear

Hearing protection

Protective eyewear

Gloves

Additional PPE as required

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated is seeking a Process Technician - Plastics to train operators, modify manufacturing processes, and maintain high quality standards. This role emphasizes safety, productivity improvements, and accurate documentation of process changes.

The position requires 5+ years in machine setup or technical maintenance, with strong problem-solving and math skills, plus documentation proficiency. On-site role with shifts; starting pay rate shown in listing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machine setup or technical maintenance experience.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to read and understand English work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Train machine operators and modify manufacturing processes to meet documented company and customer expectations.
• Ensure safety and continuously improve manufacturing productivity.
• Train others on work instructions and specific techniques, ensuring modified processes are effectively integrated.
• Document modified processes to ensure future repeatability.
• Inspect for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
• Responsible for quality of work and resolving unusual operating conditions.
• Willingly modify work schedule and duties to accommodate company needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine setup

Technical maintenance

Math skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

AS degree in Engineering/Mechatronics/Automation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Mechatronics/Automation

Job description

Process Technician - Plastics

Starting Pay Rate - $25.00 to $35.28

Shifts Available

• 1st Shift (Mon - Thur 5:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Job Description

• Trains machine operators and modifies manufacturing processes to meet documented company and customer expectations.
• Ensures safety and continuously improves manufacturing productivity.
• Trains others on work instructions and specific techniques, ensuring modified processes and concepts are effectively integrated and applied.
• Appropriately documents modified processes to ensure future repeatability.
• Inspects for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
• Responsible for quality of work and appropriately resolving all unusual operating conditions.
• Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.
• All other duties as assigned.
• May require the successful completion of specific education, training, or certifications.

Minimum Education: Technical/AS degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or equivalent

Preferred Education: Bachelor in the same

Minimum Skills/Experience: 5 or more years of Machine Setup or Technical Maintenance in a similar setting, plus a high level of independent decision-making, effective self-management, proven math and problem-solving skills, a high level of accuracy, and thorough documentation. Five or more years of relevant experience gained through on-the-job instruction and increasingly more complex assignments.

Preferred Skills/Experience: Above plus: Above plus 5 years of Process Technician experience in a similar setting

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written English language work instructions
• Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI

• • Protective Footwear
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE as required for specific tasks

Similar job titles

Process Technician

About LSI

Le Sueur Incorporated is a world-leading supplier of complex and pressure-tight aluminum castings and plastic injection molding components. We specialize in utilizing permanent mold, sand casting, die casting, plastic injection molding, and precision machining manufacturing processes.

This job posting does cover or contains a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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