Sr. Process Technician (N)

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
031391 Sr.

Process Technician (N) (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities



* Independently set up, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding, injection molding, and extrusion machinery to ensure optimal production performance.


* Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for independent judgment.


* Assist supervisor in overseeing colleague performance and scheduling.


* Ensure that policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed.


* Perform complex machine setup and start-up plastic extrusion, molding, or injection equipment to ensure steady production for all machines while minimizing interruptions.


* Communicate machinery issues to maintenance.


* Operate and monitor complex plastic molding and extrusion equipment, ensuring optimal performance during production.


* Assist maintenance with minor repairs.


* Customize process parameters based on product specifications and past experience.


* Proactively adjust process settings to improve efficiency, quality, and reduce downtime.


* Recommend process improvements and new techniques.


* Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment, assist with repairs when needed.


* Troubleshoot and diagnose plastic molding, extrusion, finishing, and process-related issues.


* Partner with team on root cause problem solving.


* Monitor and optimize process parameters to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal waste.


* Make suggestions to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of the plastics equipment such as cycle time improvement.


* Maintain accurate production records, including equipment logs and process changes.


* Prepare detailed reports on production performance, downtime causes, and maintenance history.


* Complete quality checks using calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.


* Support all related quality control initiatives.


* Work closely with the engineering and quality control teams to address any operational issues and improve production processes.


* Make process adjustments to plastics equipment to ensure steady production for all machines while minimizing interruptions.


* Provide feedback on mold design and assist tool and die makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality.


* Train and develop employees on new equipment, processes, etc.


* Incorporate and maintain safety observances, including, but not limited to, use of all PPE by employees, ensure guards and safety features are in place and working daily; maintain and display good safety practices and habits daily.

Education and Experience:



* High School Diploma or GED required; Technical Certification or Associat...