Process Technician at UFP Industries, Selma, AL

Process Technician at UFP Industries in Selma, AL. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Process Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, monitoring, and optimizing extrusion processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, a focus on quality, and the ability to troubleshoot process-related issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary objectives are productivity improvement, process efficiency, downtime reduction, and high quality.

· Assist extruder operators in solving processing issues and recommend parameter changes when extruded profiles are out of specification.

• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to address mechanical or material-related concerns.

· Optimize production rates and assist with start-ups, shutdowns and training of operators.
· Maintains various training manuals, records and performs other duties as required.
· Understands the effects of changes in material, temperature and die alterations.
· Knows how to read run sheets and other process documentation.
· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

• 3 years of supervisor or lead operator, related work experience and / or proven performance.
• Demonstrate ability in basic mathematical computations and to accurately use a tape measure and calipers.
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and to perform routine maintenance on molders and brush machines.
• Ability to stand on concrete surfaces for up to three hours without a break and twelve hours with breaks, lift weights up to 100 pounds at shoulder level.
• Demonstrate ability to give, comprehend, follow written and oral instructions, and effectively communicate with fellow employees.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug test.

Skills and abilities
· Ability to work in a safe manner
· Ability to recognize quality of material
· Demonstrates ability to perform LOTO
· Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
· Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools
· Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
· Ability to pay attention to surroundings
· Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
· Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English.
· Ability to read a tape measure and read blue prints or plans
· Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.
· Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures
· Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
· Ability to work under immediate supervision
· Ability to pass a drug test
· Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct
· Safety conscious
· Team player and goal oriented
· Open to change and positive attitude
· Committed to plant and company goals
· Participates in Safety and CI programs
· Punctual and reliable
· Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.