Extrusion Process Technician
Tallmadge, OH, US, 44278
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Extrusion Process Technician is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for operating and optimizing extrusion equipment while serving as the plant's extrusion process expert. This position supports process stability, product quality, recipe management, troubleshooting, operator training, and continuous improvement initiatives across the extrusion operation. The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve performance, reduce process variation, and ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations. As a key member of the process team, this role provides technical guidance to extruders operators, helps develop and maintain standard work procedures, leads training and certification efforts, and serves as the backup to the Process & Quality Leader when needed.
Reports to: Process & Quality Leader
Span of Control: Plant level
Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am-3pm
Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour
Sign-On Bonus
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $500 paid after 90 days of employment
- $500 paid after 180 days of employment
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Overtime as needed
Benefits
Benefits begin on your 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
Hands-on Extruder
Safety
- Work safely; follow all safety rules and rules of conduct
- Secure all data and pictures for extrusion-related safety alerts
Process & Quality Management
- Maintain and update HMI recipes and standard changeover plans under the direction of the Process and Quality Leader
- Create, review and revise standard work documents as needed
- Manage melt index tracking for Resin Surge Bins & Reclaim Operations
- Maintain records of process abnormalities including feedback and observations from Operators and QC Technicians
- Assist and provide direction as needed in trouble shooting process upsets and resolutions, and secure data and pictures for same
- Create and communicate all operator alerts related to T2 and T3 extruders as well as reclaims 1 & 2
- Monitor product quality by reviewing daily lab results and communicate/provide direction to operators on recommended process adjustments
- Monitor and communicate the status of processing capability and product performance
Training
- Train on standard work process for current and new equipment
- Lead training & certification process for employees training for Tech III utilizing the Tech III training matrix to track progress
- Identify and create plans for skill gap closure for existing Tech III’s
Other
- Lead creation, implementation and sustainment of 5S on the Hill
- Manage process plans, and control and communication in Process/Quality Leader’s absence
- Support crews remotely on off shifts as necessary to address questions or upsets
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong Word & Excel skills
- Knowledge of QC test procedures and Proficient program
- Demonstrated record-keeping skills
- Can perform and teach all extrusion operating procedures and controls
- Ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
- Excellent time management & multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Good communication and interpersonal relations skills
- Basic supervisory skills
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
Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland