Process Technician

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

 

Process Technicians are responsible for day-to-day process improvements, mechanical and process troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance duties. General responsibilities may include monitoring and processing of machines to ensure employee safety, high quality containers and maximize machine efficiency. May work closely with Process Engineers Production Manager and/or Production Shift Supervisor in the scheduling and completion of job changes, mold changes, processing trials and other assignments as required. The primary duties of a Process Technician include:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Monitoring and processing of machines to ensure employee safety, high quality containers and maximize machine efficiency.
• Work closely with the Production Shift Supervisor to evaluate, train and develop the Operators in the operation of the blow molding machines.
• Make repairs and modifications that are beyond the abilities of the Operators.
• May perform all the duties and responsibilities of the Operator as assigned.
• Assist in mold changes, new molds, resin trials and equipment installation, etc., as required.
• Assist in problem solving events and maintain line efficiencies to meet standard
• Complete appropriate documentation to track downtime, process changes and adjustments. May also be required to accurately record other reports as trained and assigned.
• Drives the attaining of budgeted line speeds and efficiencies by interacting with the Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.
• Initiate timely corrective actions when issues arise.
• Maintain a commitment to promote a respectful and productive team environment; assist and train others as needed, help with break coverage.
• Limited travel may be required.

Two year Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field is preferred. A minimum of five years Industrial Maintenance or Process Technician experience is preferred.

Process Technicians are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Graham Packaging 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, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.