Process Technician I - 1st shift

• Inspect and safely operate the overhead crane, controls, rigging, racks, and lifting devices; report defects and remove unsafe equipment from service.


• Move balanced and secured aluminum loads through the anodizing line within rated capacities, required clearances, and established communication procedures.


• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and process specifications to set current, voltage, cycle time, and tank sequence.


• Monitor tank chemistry and operating conditions; perform required testing, authorized additions, documentation, and corrective actions.


• Inspect finished parts and process equipment, record production and quality results, and promptly report abnormalities.


• Coordinate with line personnel, Quality, Maintenance, Waste Treatment, and supervision to maintain safe and efficient production flow.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements  

• Ability to complete required overhead-crane and rigging training and demonstrate safe operation.


• Ability to judge distance and clearance and safely position loads around tanks, equipment, and personnel.


• Ability to read work instructions, identify abnormal conditions, perform basic calculations, and accurately document results.


• Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and effective communication.

Educational Requirements  

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.  

Experience Requirements  

• Prior overhead-crane, rigging, material-handling, metal-finishing, or anodizing-line experience is preferred but not required. Equivalent related training or manufacturing experience will be considered. Company qualification on assigned crane and lifting equipment is required before independent operation.

Physical & Environmental Requirements  

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull material and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. (23 kg), with assistance or approved handling equipment used for heavier or awkward loads.


• Ability to stand and walk on concrete and perform frequent reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and handling of controls throughout an 8–12-hour shift.


• Ability to maintain the visual attention, depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and situational awareness necessary to control suspended loads and verify clear travel paths.


• Ability to work around moving equipment, suspended loads, open process tanks, wet surfaces, heat, fumes, and chemicals while following required safeguards and work practices.


• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, face shield, chemical-resistant gloves and clothing, safety footwear, and hearing protection, for the duration required by the task or area.