Engineering Technician PVC Department

Position Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (flexibility required based on business needs)

Starting Wage:
$29.00+ per hour (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• New Product Process Support:

• Troubleshoot and adjust extrusion equipment for optimal performance during new product introductions, addressing equipment issues and material compatibility to ensure efficient production.


• Set up and calibrate equipment for new product runs, ensuring accurate adjustments to meet production requirements.


• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to track performance, generate insights, and make data-driven recommendations for optimizing new product processes.


• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to refine process parameters, optimize output, and minimize downtime for new product lines.


• Conduct root cause analysis to address recurring issues and process inefficiencies, with a focus on new product process improvements.


• Manage tooling changeovers and inspect tooling for wear, suggesting adjustments or replacements as needed to support efficient production.


• Document tooling conditions and ensure changeovers are aligned with process requirements for new product lines.

• Quality Control:

• Conduct routine material checks to verify quality and ensure new materials meet required specifications.


• Independently assess product quality, interpreting dimensional tolerances to verify compliance with specifications, especially during new product rollouts.


• Identify deviations, report findings, and support corrective actions in collaboration with the quality team.

• Technical Documentation:

• Draft and maintain updated documentation, such as SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and equipment logs, specifically for new product processes.


• Identify gaps in existing documentation, making recommendations to enhance process consistency and accuracy.

• Safety:

• Adhere to safety protocols, identify and mitigate hazards, and report safety concerns to maintain a safe work environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Technical Knowledge:




• Advanced skills in troubleshooting polymer process equipment.


• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and maintaining polymer process equipment.




• Quality Control:




• Understanding of quality control methods for building products, including inspection and testing procedures.


• Ability to independently verify product dimensions and ensure adherence to quality standards.




• Analytical Skills & Documentation:




• Strong documentation skills to support process consistency.


• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation to monitor process performance.


• Basic experience using data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, or similar) to track trends and recommend improvements.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Direct experience in providing technical support in plastic extrusion (WPC, PVC, etc.)


• Experience in managing tooling changeovers and adjustments.


• Demonstrated ability in the use of precision tools


• Ability to read technical documents and engineering part drawings


• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent is advantageous.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.

Educational Requirements:

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent with relevant technical certifications.