Extrusion Process Technician

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Reports to:                       Process & Quality Leader

Span of Control:              No direct reports      

 Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour

Shift: 8 hours
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday

Overtime as needed

Sign-On Bonus

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

• $500 paid after 90 days of employment.
• $500 paid after 180 days of employment.

  Benefits eligible on first day of employment!

• Quarterly VIP Bonus Program
• Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plan options
• Healthy Living Incentives and Rewards Programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match up to 6%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Weekly Pay

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

EXTRUSION PROCESS TECHNICIANS

This position functions as a key technical leadership role without direct reports within the manufacturing operation. Requires  strong process optimization expertise, advanced problem-solving abilities, and a continuous improvement mind and drives operational excellence throughout the plant identing root causes, implement sustainable solutions, optimize process performance, and support plant-wide operational excellence initiatives.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Safety is a fundamental responsibility of this role, requiring strict adherence to safety standards, accurate documentation, active participation in safety initiatives and investigations, and a commitment to fostering a safe, continuous improvement culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and resolve process, quality, and production issues
• Identify root causes using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze process and production data to improve performance.
• Optimize process parameters to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Lead continuous improvement (CI) projects that reduce waste and improve results.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams to implement solutions.
• Improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and manufacturing performance.
• Train and coach operators on process improvements and best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5+ years of Process Technician experience supporting manufacturing operations through process troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to analyze process data, identify root causes, implement sustainable corrective actions, and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and overall operational excellence.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, operating parameters, materials, equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience developing, improving, and standardizing operating procedures (SOPs), process controls, and best practices to support consistent operational performance.
• Ability to train, coach, influence, and collaborate effectively with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
• Effective communication and technical leadership skills, with the ability to drive operational improvements and achieve results without direct supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS

• Experience in related extrusion manufacturing ,plastics, film, sheet, or foam,
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Technical degree, certification, or equivalent manufacturing experience.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime or adjust schedule as necessary for observation and communication with other shifts

EDUCATION

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Tech III Certification