Process Technician Job Description

Process Technician Job Description

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Process technician provides leadership in the areas of productivity, manufacturing processing, equipment and process improvement, quality engineering, software quality, software configuration management, and procurement quality engineering.

Process Technician Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective process technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included process technician job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Makes adjustments within process parameters and recommends any changes for improved efficiencies to the Molding Process Engineer or department managers
Adjusts process parameters when needed and notifies appropriate resources
Support Departmental KOI goals to achieve business objectives related to uptime, part quality, mold change time and cycle time
Demonstrate willingness to communicate timely, yet prompt
Using state of the art IT and software resources, to analyse data and feedback from the line
Identifying cycle time and yield detractors
Using your own initiative to make the necessary adjustments and modifications to the line improving output
Working with your team and the engineering teams, to root cause and problem solve issues
Supporting planned and unplanned downtime on the line, to ensure a speedy return to production
Replacing and setting up spare parts including, robots, servo drives, vision systems, and pneumatics

Process Technician Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Process Technician

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISO, HDPE, OI, GCE, GMI, MM2, MM1

Education for Process Technician

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

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

Desired skills for process technician include:

Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Semiconductor processing and process equipment
Statistical Process Control methodologies & systems
Procedures and processes
Sterile Processing department rules
Current Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements
Excel
Outlook
Instrumentation
Infection control and universal precautions when reprocessing patient care equipment

Desired experience for process technician includes:

High school technical education
Secondary skill set required such as electrician, IT, or other specialty technical skill that would apply to work occurring in a Pilot Facility
Work from written and verbal instructions to safely manufacture products
Operate equipment, monitor performance, and take appropriate corrective action to ensure safe and reliable operation
Operate both DCS and manual equipment
Record operating data/plant status, catch samples, interpret results and respond with the appropriate adjustments to troubleshoot the process

Process Technician Examples

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Process Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a process technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for process technician
  • 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
Qualifications for process technician
  • 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
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Process Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a process technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for process technician
  • 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
Qualifications for process technician
  • 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)
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Process Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a process technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for process technician
  • 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
Qualifications for process technician
  • 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
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Process Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a process technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for process technician
  • 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
Qualifications for process technician
  • 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
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Process Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a process technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for process technician
  • 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
Qualifications for process technician
  • 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

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