Production Technician

DuPont; Copley Township (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in Copley, OH is hiring a Production Technician focusing on thermoplastics. You will operate extrusion and blending equipment, monitor process controls, adjust processes, and ensure safety and product quality across the manufacturing line.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma/GED, prior extrusion/blending experience, proficiency with Word and Excel, and strong math and attention to detail. Willingness to work the night shift (6pm–6am), lift 50 lbs, and occasionally use SAP or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Experience in extrusion and/or blending technology, manufacturing, the military, or a related environment is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word/Excel).
• Ability to perform basic math.
• High attention to detail.
• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Associate degree or higher is preferred.
• Other technical or manufacturing certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP and forklift experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating process related equipment and plant process control systems safely.
• Optimizing plant performance by monitoring equipment and conditions (temperature, pressures, flow rates).
• Collecting and reporting plant measurements related to performance and quality.
• Adjusting manually operated equipment based on process and lab data.
• Determining root causes of deviations through troubleshooting and RCA.
• Completing duties with a strong focus on safety and environmental stewardship.

Skills

Extrusion/blending

Microsoft Word/Excel

Math

Attention to detail

Safety standards

Night shift

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Forklift experience

Job description

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DuPont is currently hiring a Production Technician at our Copley, OH site!

Starting Pay $24.00+/hr

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 plant process control systems 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 and Root Cause Analysis
• Completing individual duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

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 in Microsoft applications (such as Word and Excel)
• Ability to perform basic math
• High attention to detail
• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation

The following are preferred:

• Associate degree or higher
• Other technical or manufacturing certifications
• Proficiency in SAP
• Forklift experience

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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