Production Technician

DuPont; Copley Township (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is hiring a Production Technician at our Copley, OH site. The role focuses on thermoplastics, extrusion and blending technologies, with emphasis on safe, efficient manufacturing and product quality.

The position requires night shift work (6pm-6am) with potential overtime. Starting pay is $24.00+ per hour, with opportunities to grow within a large global materials company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with extrusion/blending processes is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel expected.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate process-related equipment and control systems safely.
• Monitor plant performance and conditions (temperature, pressure, flow).
• Collect and report measurements on performance, quality, yield, and safety.
• Adjust equipment based on process and lab data.
• Identify root causes of deviations using troubleshooting methods.
• Uphold safety and environmental responsibilities in all tasks.

Skills

Extrusion technology

Blending technology

Process monitoring

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

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

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 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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