Extrusion Process Technician
Extrusion Process Technician
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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
- 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
How to Apply:
- Career portal link: Login ()
- Quick apply option: text PTVE to 97211
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust employee-led Give Back program which includes a matching gifts plan community grants initiative and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
Position Responsibilities:
The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall teams 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 COP shift
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or four year technical degree or certification
- Project team coordinator experience
- Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and quality gauges to support a zero part defect environment.
Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food beverage and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice restaurant delivery and carryout food processing grocery and retail and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex our 20000 family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at .
Located 16 miles south west of Chicago Bedford Park is a village in Cook County Illinois. The population was 580 at the 2010 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.
The plant was built in 1987 manufactures portion cups lids coffee lids and cold cup lids and has approximately 250 employees.
Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation religion creed age national origin physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity and/or expression marital status veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation pleasecall or email
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.
Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.
*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law
You should be proficient in:
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Plastic Extrusion Experience
- Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
- Blueprint Reading
Machines & technologies youll use:
- Extrusion Machine
- Thermoforming Machine
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
