About This Role
This hands-on, detail-oriented Process Technician role supports precision machining and extrusion manufacturing operations. The position involves operating, setting up, monitoring, and maintaining production equipment to ensure quality, efficiency, and continuous production performance. Candidates with experience in CNC machining, extrusion manufacturing, plastics processing, or automated production equipment are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Setup and operate CNC and production equipment according to work instructions and engineering specifications
- Operate HAAS and MIKRON CNC machines, including material loading, tooling setup, and machine parameter adjustments
- Support extrusion manufacturing operations, including material loading, die setup, machine monitoring, and process adjustments
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and manufacturing instructions to ensure accurate production output
- Monitor machine performance and product quality during production runs
- Inspect finished products using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Troubleshoot minor machine or process issues and perform routine preventive maintenance
- Perform product changeovers, tooling replacement, cleaning, and housekeeping activities
- Maintain accurate production records, downtime reports, and inventory usage logs
- Conduct weekly stock checks of raw materials, tooling, and consumables, and coordinate replenishment when required
- Follow workplace safety procedures, quality standards, and operational requirements
Requirements
- Previous experience in CNC machining, extrusion manufacturing, plastics production, automated manufacturing, or related industrial operations
- Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measuring instruments
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to learn multiple manufacturing processes and equipment
- Good attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support overtime or shift work when required
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with HAAS and/or MIKRON machines
- Experience with CNC setup or machine programming
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM or MASTERCAM software
- Experience in plastics extrusion or continuous production manufacturing
- Forklift or material handling experience