PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Extrusion Process Technician serves as the technical expert for extrusion manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for optimizing extrusion process performance, improving product quality, increasing operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant. The position partners closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot process issues, implement sustainable solutions, and drive operational excellence while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Reports to: Process & Quality Leader
Span of Control: No direct reports
Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour
Shift: 8 hours
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Overtime as needed
Sign-On Bonus
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $500 paid after 90 days of employment
- $500 paid after 180 days of employment
Benefits begin on the first day of employment!
- Quarterly VIP Bonus Program
- Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plan options
- Healthy Living Incentives and Rewards Programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match up to 6%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Weekly Pay
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility; it plays a critical leadership role within the manufacturing operation. The Extrusion Process Technician provideshands-on, technical expertise, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and drives positive outcomes across production, quality, safety, and operational performance.
Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, advanced problem-solving skills, process optimization expertise, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions within the organization.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Safety is a fundamental responsibility of this role, requiring strict adherence to safety standards, accurate documentation, active participation in safety initiatives and investigations, and a commitment to fostering a safe, continuous improvement culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical expert for extrusion manufacturing processes.
- Develop, implement, and maintain operating procedures and process standards.
- Train and coach operators on best practices and process control.
- Troubleshoot and resolve process, quality, and production issues.
- Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improve safety, quality, productivity, yield, and overall equipment performance.
- Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance.
- Analyze production data and implement sustainable process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on extrusion manufacturing experience.
- Proven experience troubleshooting and optimizing extrusion processes.
- Strong working knowledge of extrusion equipment, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Minimum 2-3 years leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ability to train, coach, and influence others.
- Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in plastics, film, sheet, foam, profile, or related extrusion manufacturing.
- Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Technical degree, certification, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will be a hands-on extrusion expert who can:
- Quickly identify and resolve process issues.
- Improve manufacturing performance through continuous improvement.
- Influence and develop operators through technical leadership.
- Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
- Extrusion Process Technicians.
- Process Specialists.
- Process Engineers with hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Senior Extrusion Operators ready for the next step.
- Continuous Improvement professionals with extrusion expertise.
EDUCATION
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
Tech III Certification
LOCATION
Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland