PTi is always seeking highly trained and dedicated individuals to join its workforce. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Process Engineer Technician
The Process Engineer Technician position is responsible for start-up, operation and troubleshooting of sheet extrusion systems
for wound, inline thermoformed or cut to length applications including travel
to customer site for start-up and installation of lines. This position reports to the
Applications & Technology Manager.
Duties include:
- Complete installation of extrusion lines (mechanically and utilities), hot torquing of adapters/downstream components, filling of water cooling systems and bleeding air from various systems etc.
- Initial set-up of line prior to running material including safety checks.
- Setting of process set points for particular materials including PET, PP, PS, PE, PLA, etc. and establishing stable processing conditions.
- Develop and lead process initiatives at customers site to improve quality and output
- Develop and conduct training programs for Line Operators and Process Technicians
- Work with plant process groups to improve technical capabilities
- Logging/archiving of process data from start-ups and service trips onto PTi server
- Required travel: 50-75%
- Miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
- 3-5 years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering and manufacturing
- Good working knowledge of plastic processing set points (temperature, pressures, line speeds) for various materials.
- Hands on individual, ability to operate sheet extrusion system.
- Reliability Engineering skills
- Understanding of polymer behavior and processes
- Experience working with machinery
- Training experience
- Strong knowledge of Engineering principles
- Good verbal, written and presentation skills
- Computer skills (work processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
Drug & Alcohol screen and background checks are conditions of employment. Competitive wage and benefits package: Family Health Insurance, Prescription, Dental & Vision, Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Education, Paid Leave. EOE.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Options
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K and Profit Sharing
PTi offers an excellent compensation package for the right candidate.To be considered for this position, please provide us with your salary history/expectations when applying, email your resume to [email protected]
