Set-Up/Process Technician - 2nd shift

Lubrizol Corporation; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

401(k) match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals manufacturer in Wisconsin is looking for a Process Technician to manage automated molding operations. This role requires technical skills in maintaining equipment and troubleshooting processing issues. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers benefits like a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a full-time schedule with competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to perform maintenance on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain automated molding equipment.
• Troubleshoot processing issues on Vesta and commercial presses.
• Accurately record data on ERP systems.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Communication skills

Teamwork

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Type: Full-time / On-site

Shift + Hours: 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm)

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 sign-on bonus available

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Process Technician you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The Process Technician is primarily responsible for setting up and maintaining automated molding equipment and providing technical support to commercial press molding.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean and reassemble material handling equipment in a thorough and timely manner.
• Supply clean IPA used for cleaning to various departments.
• Maintain disposable equipment inventory levels using the Kanban system.
• Prepare and label solvent hazardous waste for disposal.
• Follow procedures for safe handling of flammable solvents.
• Accurately record data on routers, QAD and other ERP systems used.
• Perform set-up of molding equipment on Vesta presses.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot processing issues on Vesta presses.
• Provide technical support to daily production activities utilizing Vesta presses.
• Set-up and maintain manual secondary cutting and punching fixtures.
• Set-up and maintain automated cutting and punching equipment.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot vision inspection camera issues.
• Perform set-up of molding equipment on commercial presses.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot and repair material delivery systems.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot processing issues on commercial presses.
• Ability to wire heaters in parallel or series.
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble cold runner systems.
• Set-up and maintain part handling automation equipment.
• Replace intricate mold components.
• Inspect, review and score mold conditions.
• Balance a multi-drop cold runner utilizing sequential valve gates.
• Understand and follow SOPs pertaining to your area.
• Understand and follow work instructions pertaining to your area.
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, scrap, rework, utilization, and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Observe and promote company standards and policies on safety, quality and productivity.
• Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in medical device and clean room environment.
• Support and observe 5S and other lean manufacturing methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of four years of high school, or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience performing mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics or pneumatic systems repair (preferred).
• Basic understanding of preventive maintenance programs and 5S principles.
• Medical device manufacturing and clean room environment experience is desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and effective human interaction skills.
• Flexible to change and possess a high degree level of integrity and "can do" attitude.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Able to convert units of measurement, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Proficient in basic hand tools such as adjustable wrench, Allen keys, screwdrivers, ratchet and sockets.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.
• Exposure to frequent risk of electrical shock when working near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and rarely extreme cold or heat.
• Moderate noise level under normal shop conditions.
• Required wearing of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hairnet/beard cover, jumpsuit, gloves, earplugs, steel-toed shoes.
• Medium physical demand with frequently lifting 10-25 pounds, rarely more than 100 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching above shoulders, squatting and dynamic standing/walking.
• Occasional exposure to pushing/pulling, floor-to-knuckle lift, knuckle-to-shoulder lift and shoulder-to-overhead lift.
• Requirement of vision including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.