Set-Up/Process Technician - 2nd shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus of $10,000

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical coverage

Flexible work environment

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a dedicated Process Technician in Franklin, Wisconsin. This full-time, on-site role involves disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling equipment, troubleshooting Vesta presses, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3+ years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of preventative maintenance programs. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience required.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is desired.
• Basic understanding of 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment.
• Maintain inventory levels using the Kanban system.
• Diagnose troubleshooting issues on Vesta presses.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Preventative Maintenance Programs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adjustable wrenches

Allen keys

Screwdrivers

Ratchet and sockets

Job description

Process Technician

Full-time / On-site

Shift: 2nd Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm)

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

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.
• Assemble material handling equipment.
• 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.
• Execute established molding DOEs.
• 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 Preventative 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 of integrity and a 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.

Work Environment

• 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.

• The employee will occasionally be subject to working in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions, but rarely be exposed to extreme cold or heat (non-weather) or wet/humid conditions or travel on company business.
• The noise level is considered moderate (normal shop conditions).
• The employee will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses in designated areas, hairnet/beard cover and jumpsuit on the production floor, gloves when handling hot objects or solvents, earplugs when required and steel-toed shoes (preferred).
• This physical demand level for this job is considered medium with frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds; exposure to lifting more than 100 pounds is rare.
• During maintenance work, the employee will frequently be exposed to sustained bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders and repetitive bending or squatting with constant exposure to dynamic standing/walking and using hands to handle or touch.
• The employee will occasionally be exposed to static standing/walking, pushing/pulling (15 lbs), floor-to-knuckle lift/lower (40 lbs), knuckle-to-shoulder lift/lower (75 lbs), shoulder-to-overhead lift/lower (15 lbs) or climb/balance on ladder.
• The employee will rarely be exposed to using foot or feet to operate a machine.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match and age-weighted defined contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and community engagement.