Extrusion Process Technician-Nights

Overview

Extrusion Process Technician | Bedford Park | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

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.

 

Incentives:

• Pay: competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications*
• Pay:Paid Weekly
• Benefits: comprehensive benefits package (see further details below)
• Opportunity: career growth and promotions from within, annual & skills-based wage increases*
• Add extra money in your pocket by referring friends and family!

 

Available Shifts:

• 12-hour shifts with EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF
• 2-2-3-2-2-3 rotating schedule
•  Shifts: 7PM to 7AM
• Paid Weekly
• $37.31-$47.97

Benefits

 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

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How to Apply:

• Career portal link: Login (icims.com)
• Quick apply option: text "PTVE" to 97211

 

 

 

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Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall team’s mission in productivity, safety, quality, operations, continuous improvement and team effectiveness.

 

Essential Duties and 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

 

Technical Knowledge:

• Process expert in the areas of sheet extrusion, forming and trimming of thermoformed products.  
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and applications.
• Ability to operate thermoforming and extrusion equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrates advanced mechanical aptitude and abilities.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action through leverage problem solving activities.

Safety:

• Demonstrated ability to comply with all Company policies and procedures and to uphold, support and exemplify the safety programs and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 CO