Sr. Process Technician

Greif, Inc.; Illinois; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 153.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Greif, Inc. seeks a Senior Process Technician to lead blow-molding operations on large plastic drums across IL, GA, and TX facilities. You will optimize processes, reduce waste, and mentor technicians while ensuring safety and quality.

Travel will be required to support multiple sites and installations. The role demands a minimum of five years in blow molding, strong troubleshooting, and a proven track record in continuous improvement within high-volume manufacturing.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on plastic blow-molding experience in large drum operations.
• Technical certification or Associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success in improving process performance, quality, and efficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead setup, optimization, and control of blow-molding equipment.
• Monitor parison control, wall thickness, cycle times, and cooling for throughput gains.
• Escalate complex process/quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Support new product trials, mold installations, and validations.
• Drive scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, and cost savings.

Conocimientos

Blow-molding expertise

Molds & tooling

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Pneumatics & hydraulics

PLC control

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Associate degree in Process Engineering

Herramientas

PLC systems

Compressors

Chillers

Material handling systems

Descripción del empleo

# **Senior Process Technician - Blow Molding** **Location:** Covers IL, GA, & TX facilities - Must be willing to travel! **Relocation Assistance:** May be considered Greif is seeking a **Senior Process Technician** to serve as the technical expert for our large plastic drum blow-molding operations. This role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent product quality while supporting safe and reliable operations. This position is ideal for an **experienced blow-molding professional** who thrives on troubleshooting complex manufacturing challenges, improving process performance, and mentoring others. The Senior Process Technician will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. ## **What You'll Do**As a Senior Process Technician, you will lead the setup, optimization, and control of large plastic drum **blow-molding** processes while ensuring products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will serve as the primary escalation point for process-related challenges and play a key role in supporting equipment reliability, product quality, and team development. **Key Responsibilities*** Lead setup, optimization, and sustained control of large plastic drum blow-molding equipment to ensure consistent, efficient, and repeatable production.* Monitor and adjust process parameters, including parison control, wall thickness distribution, cycle times, and cooling, to improve throughput, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).* Serve as the escalation point for complex process and quality issues by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.* Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to eliminate recurring defects, reduce downtime, and improve product consistency.* Develop, document, and standardize processing best practices, setup parameters, and troubleshooting procedures.* Support new product introductions, mold trials, equipment installations, and process validations by establishing and documenting operating standards.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, material utilization, and cost savings.* Track and analyze process data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.* Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities by identifying process-related risks and recommending corrective actions.* Apply knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, to support equipment repairs, upgrades, and process improvements.* Promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental requirements.* Train, mentor, and support Process Technicians, Plastic Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and production personnel across all shifts. ## **What We're Looking For** * **Minimum of 5 years of hands-on plastic blow-molding experience,** including significant experience supporting large plastic drum manufacturing operations.* Technical Certification or Associate Degree in Process Engineering or a related field preferred.* Demonstrated success improving process performance, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.* Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments. ### **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** **Advanced knowledge of blow-molding machines, molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.*** Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems, **pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, compressors, chillers, and material handling systems.*** Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex process issues while minimizing scrap, downtime, and quality risks.* Strong understanding of plastic materials, processing characteristics, and drum performance requirements.* Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and document technical processes.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools. ## **Why This Role Matters**This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient production while ensuring customers receive high-quality products. As a Senior Process Technician, you will directly influence manufacturing performance, process stability, team capability, and continuous improvement efforts across the operation. ## **Why Greif**At Greif, your work supports essential products and customers around the world. We are a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, committed to safety, operational excellence, and employee development. If you are passionate about manufacturing processes and want the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a highly technical production environment, we encourage you to apply. ## **Drive Process Excellence. Optimize Performance. Make an Impact.** **#LI-MK1**At **Greif**, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.**Compensation Range:**The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $153,200.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between95,000.00 to125,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.**Benefits Statement:**Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.***Protect Yourself From Scams:*** *We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at* *www.greif.com**. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link* Contact Us - Greif*.***EEO Statement:****https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf***We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other* *any other legally protected characteristic.*