Production Technician

DuPont; Copley (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Production Technician specializing in thermoplastics. The role involves operating equipment, optimizing performance, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in extrusion or blending technology, alongside a commitment to detail and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in extrusion and/or blending technology preferred.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow safety procedures.
• Willing to work night shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment safely and optimize plant performance.
• Collect and report on plant performance data.
• Adjust equipment based on process and lab data.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree or Higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers

Starting Pay $24.00+/hr

ROLE DEFINITION

As a Production Technician you will be specializing in thermoplastics and will engage in extrusion and blending technologies, ensuring precision and efficiency in the manufacturing process for optimal product quality

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION

Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do:

• Operating process related equipment and plantprocess controlsystems in a safe, environmentally responsible manner

• Optimizing plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions using information systems including: temperatures, pressures, and flow rates

• Collecting and reporting plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, costs, yield, environmental health and safety, production rates, etc.

• Adjusting manually operated equipment based on process and lab data.

• Determining root causes of deviations in process, product or equipment performance through use of troubleshooting andRoot Cause Analysis

• Completing individual duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmentalstewardship.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

• Previous experience in extrusion and/or blending technology, manufacturing, the military, or a related environment is highly preferred

• Proficiency inMicrosoft applications(such as Word and Excel) preferred

• Ability to perform basicmath

• High attention to detail

• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation

The following are preferred:

• Associate degree or higher

• Other technicalor manufacturing certifications

• Proficiency inSAP

• Forkliftexperience

in addition the following requirements must be met with or without accommodation:

• Willing and able to work the night shift (6pm-6am), including overtime as needed

• Willing and able to lift 50 lbs. (example: bags of material)

• Willing and able to complete work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting

Perceive, identify, and respond to plant and site alarms

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