Process Technician- 3rd Shift

Ventek Solutions, headquartered near Charleston, South Carolina, is a newly established entity following its acquisition by Black Diamond Capital Management (BDCM) from Sonoco Corporation. Ventek operates across 8 manufacturing facilities located in the US and Mexico. Our Mission is to be the premier foam molder and integrated solutions provider in North America, serving a wide range of markets with molded foam components and protective packaging, including returnable and integrated material solutions.
Ventek Solutions is recruiting for a Process Technician – 3rd Shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am Sunday – Thursday) at our plant in Owosso, MI. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to Ventek Solutions.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor cycle times and adjust as needed.

• Maintain accuracy of processes during production. Modify processes as required for product orders. Correct errors and work with operators to constantly improve process clarification and effectiveness.

• Conducting mechanical tasks such as process monitoring, sampling and testing, preparing and isolating equipment for maintenance.

• Monitor operations process, work, and material flow to ensure quality and customer specs are met.

• Monitor, record and gear press running towards press parameters.

• Assist maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.

• Back-up on running presses during breaks, etc. and also back up to shift supervisor.

• Conduct test and trial runs as needed.

• Assist in repairs as needed to optimize the molding process.

• Maintain cleanliness of work area.

• Perform 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

• Installing new equipment

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 – 4-year technical degree preferred.
• 2 - 4-year manufacturing experience preferred, must be a certified lift truck driver
• Basic knowledge of equipment and the molding/expansion process preferred along with hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, maintenance programs, etc.
• Good clerical, technical, and mechanical skills required. Ability to troubleshoot machines
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Position requires a self-motivated individual who can multi-task; fast paced production setting.
• Excel, Outlook and other MS office applications