Extrusion Process Technician

Novolex Corporate•Bedford Park, IL

28d•$37 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Pactiv Evergreen is seeking a self-motivated, solutions oriented Process Technician to join our manufacturing facility in Bedford Park, IL. The Process Technician is responsible for working with shift Operators and Process Engineer to resolve ongoing problems, supporting set-up and changeovers in bringing lines into production, and working to maintain accurate and up-to-date process sheets. Communicates information clearly and accurately to best sustain process improvements and the resolution of process interruptions. Leads efforts on the production floor to develop improved process capabilities by reviewing data, contributing to programs, looking at new technologies, and leading a team of skilled Operators.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience).
Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion required
Experience working with machinery
Understanding of tooling, machining, material flow practices for extrusion and thermoforming
Strong interpersonal skills to be able to train, communicate, and lead effectively
Ability to work a 12 hours COP shift

Nice To Haves

Two or four year technical degree or certification
Project team coordinator experience
Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and quality gauges to support a zero part defect environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with performing changeovers with minimal downtime
Ensure all products are running at standard production rate for assigned shift
Update, review and provide recommendations to plant Process Engineer for process sheet updates
Develop, implement and execute programs to improve overall product quality and line efficiencies.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment at an elevated level to resolve complex issues with supporting plant maintenance, automation, and tooling teams