Process Technician I

at Sonoco Products Company in Melrose ParkFranklin Park, Illinois, United States

Job Description

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
Position: Process Technician I
Location: Franklin Park, IL
Wage: $30.30/hr
Shift: M- F 6am - 2pm

Reporting directly to the Plant Engineer, as a Process Technician you will be responsible for work as a hands-on process technician to continuously improve our process, products and systems in a safe and efficient manner to meet and exceed our goals for safety, quality, and productivity. Direct and coordinate the process control of both thermoforming and extrusion equipment to ensure the manufacturing processes is in control, operating at maximum efficiencies, and that the extruded roll stock and thermoformed product meets or exceeds the customer requirements for quality and service. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success.

What you'll be doing:

The safety and health of employees take precedence over all duties of this job
Monitors cycle times and adjusts as needed. Maintain accuracy of processes during production.
Proficiency on Microsoft Office (Excel, Power point, Word)
Modify processes as required for product orders
Correct errors and work with operators to constantly improve process clarification and effectiveness.
Conduct mechanical tasks such as process monitoring, sampling and testing, preparing and isolating equipment for maintenance
Provide technical support to shift for trouble shooting and problem resolution
Ensure equipment and processes meet and sustain standard production outputs
Monitors operations process, work, and material flow to ensure quality and customer specs are met.
Assists maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.
Back-up on running presses during breaks, etc. and also back up to shift supervisor.
Conducts test and trial runs as needed.
Assists in mold changes and repairs as needed to optimize the molding process
Maintains cleanliness of work area
Training of Production Supervisors and other Process Technicians
Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety
Provide repair and replacement of electrical and/or pneumatic instrumentation and control systems
Maintain and improve upon existing manufacturing practices for the manufacture of finished goods.
Capable to create data base and manipulate charts,
Creating and understanding Pareto charts
Understanding and developing projects to improve PPK's throughout the plant
Proficient on quality equipment calibration
Knowledgeable on Thermoforming process (how to set up equipment, knowledge on mechanical components, electrical components, pneumatics)
Be able to create, develop and maintain recipes on Thermoforming
Knowledgeable on Extrusion process (how to set up equipment, knowledge on mechanical components, electrical components, pneumatics)
Be able to create, develop and maintain recipes on Extrusion
Capable to detect deficiencies and implement process-countermeasures to solve problems
Proficient on Infinity data base, Agile, Vorne, OEE studio
Lead an SPS team
Be able to develop blue belt project
Proficient with 3d design software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, INVENTOR)
Capable to handle projects (upgrading equipment, managing contractors)
Create and run CAA capital projects
Propose and implement continuous improvement projects on the production floor
Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner
Responsible for implementing visual controls and standard work in department
Work with the plant and management to improve safety initiatives

We'd love to hear from you if:
Sufficient Mechanical Skill are necessary to troubleshoot/fix machine issues.
You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed.
Are reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused.
3d design software,
Excel MACROS
Project management certificate
Education: BS in engineering, industrial... For full info follow application link.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.