Process Technician Job Description
Process Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Process Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Process Technician
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Education for Process Technician
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Employers hiring for the process technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Associates, Engineering, Process Technology, Manufacturing, Technology, Education, Electronics, Business, Military
Skills for Process Technician
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Process Technician Examples
Process Technician Job Description
- Ensure highest quality standards are met
- Proficient in measurement and adjustment of tubing
- Support activity around the validation process for new SKU’s which requires modifying incoming quality inspection documents for new equipment on the PIVOT line
- Responsible for all aspects of their assigned machines, including productivity, and quality of product - must be able to make adjustments and minor repairs to machines
- Assist / perform setups / changeovers of production equipment
- Perform maintenance and repairs of production equipment
- Knowledgeable in the safe & proper start up, shut down, and operation of all process, production, support and auxiliary equipment
- Perform routine PM
- Inspect, operate, & test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
- Clean & lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
- Working knowledge of SAP preferably
- Exhibit a high level of skill in organizational work load, process method improvements and prioritizing to support Kaizen/LEAN Manufacturing and the active departmental/corporate goals
- Proficient with .pdf editing software
- Education- Technical or mechanical career, Minimum high school diploma
- Troubleshoot / repair mechanical and electrical components by using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs
- Assist in modifications & installation of new or existing equipment
Process Technician Job Description
- Required by the production schedule
- Creates optimized process parameters utilizing relative viscosity curves, gate freeze studies and other tools to establish new processes
- Performs the initial and ongoing dimensional & visual quality assurance inspections to ensure product quality, and logs appropriate information into Value Plastics, inc. ERP system
- Identifies and solves molding problems as they occur, with little or no supervision, utilizing a scientific data driven approach conceptualizing from a plastics point of view
- Value Plastics, inc. operates a Monday thru Friday shift, 4-10 hour shift for Friday thru Monday
- Occasionally deviate from normal process procedure for investigational studies to be carried out
- Conduct operating maintenance and lubrication as required
- Provide assistance to packing and loadout operations as required
- Complete training program and pass a written exam on operating procedures and emergency shutdown procedures as required
- Complete required ongoing and supplemental training as required for operating and emergency shutdown procedures
- Must be able to follow detailed instructions
- Knowledge of photonic systems
- Knowledge in die attach, wire bond, and encapsulation processes
- Technical / Trade School Preferred
- Knowledge in lean production systems preferred
- 2-5 years experience in production (primarily in the area of injection molding)
Process Technician Job Description
- Report and document process issues and equipment malfunctions
- Operate the process equipment and machinery of an Oilseed Processing Facility
- Conduct continuous inspections of key process points, make necessary machinery & equipment adjustments, identify problems on equipment, and continually monitor equipment under your direction
- Gather samples for laboratory analysis as scheduled /required, and perform & record required control analysis
- Perform extra control tests made necessary by variable raw materials, process difficulties, or process investigation studies
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance and lubrication of equipment as required
- Complete training program and pass a written exam on operating procedures & emergency shutdown procedures as required by the Process Safety Management Committee
- Complete required ongoing & supplement training as required for operating and emergency shutdown procedures
- Keep work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition
- Assist in maintaining inventory for spare parts and operating supplies
- 2-4 years experience in a Cleanroom Fab manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience with Semiconductor processes and equipment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing work priorities
- Working knowledge of processing equipment preferred
- Experience with PROMIS preferred
- Training in SPC (statistical process control) preferred
Process Technician Job Description
- Protect and maintain company property , spares inventory, company computers, test equipment, tools
- Provide technical assistance to the Process Engineering, Process Development, and R&D groups
- Understanding and abiding by applicable government regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Participating in safety programs, safety meetings and attending training sessions
- Surveillance of equipment such as heat exchangers, reboilers, fractionation towers, furnaces, compressors, pumps, treaters, generators, hot lime softeners, filters
- Operate SEM, light microscopes, deposition equipment, and metrology tools
- Actively involved in safety
- Problem-solving, investigating root causes of repetitive problems and implementing permanent corrective action
- Document process changes
- Responsible for proper setup, shutdown and startup of equipment
- Demonstrated high degree of mechanical & computer aptitude
- Experience operating automated assembly equipment such as thermal/laser labeling and copy machines
- Experience troubleshooting and repair ability for assembly equipment and tooling
- Demonstrated ability to interface with machine and material vendors
- Experience writing operating procedures for manufacturing processes
- Experience troubleshooting process problems in a manufacturing environment
Process Technician Job Description
- Trains and coaches team on Transition Daily Management System (DMS)
- Works with Process Engineer and Team Leads to ensure that all Area, Line and Departmental metrics are achieved
- On-Shift Process Technicians develop and maintain Daily Management System expert level for related equipment and coaches and trains others on this equipment
- Fill in for Team Lead during their absense
- Monitor the execution of the production schedule performing mold and/or material changes as dictated by the schedule
- Verify paperwork for jobs is intact and inspections (at startup and in process) are complete
- Monitor and prepare support equipment as needed in the production area
- Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes/new products, processes, validations or procedures
- Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications
- Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity gains
- Willing and able to work in inclement weather, climb structures and perform work at heights
- Willing and able to work on a rotating (12 hour) shift and be willing to work nights, holidays and overtime
- Participation in a Process Operator training program
- Willing and able to work any shift required Monday through Sunday, and overtime and holidays when necessary
- Strong appreciation for EHS standards and practices with previous experience working in a COMAH regulated environment being a distinct advantage
- Formal qualification in a relevant discipline (NVQ Level 3, HNC, PPO etc) is essential and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a chemical or process environment