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The Process Technician plays a critical role in process setup, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, operator training, and supporting plant startup and ramp-up activities.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\nSet up, start, and adjust injection molding and soft trim manufacturing processes to meet production and quality requirements.\nEstablish, monitor, and maintain process parameters to ensure consistent part quality and cycle efficiency.\nTroubleshoot process, material, and equipment issues; implement corrective actions to minimize scrap and downtime.\nPerform and support mold changes, machine setups, and tooling adjustments.\nOwn Efficiency tracking and reporting metrics at the floor-level \nPerform routine maintenance tasks, including machine lubrication, filter changes, minor repairs, and general upkeep of equipment and tooling to ensure operational readiness.\nConduct basic mechanical repairs and handyman-type tasks (e.g., replacing worn components, adjusting fixtures, tightening fittings) to support uninterrupted production.\nAnalyze production data (scrap rates, cycle times, downtime) to identify and implement process improvements.\nInvestigate and resolve quality defects by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions, working closely with quality teams to disposition nonconforming parts.\nSupport first-article inspections, in-process quality checks, and process capability studies to maintain dimensional and cosmetic standards.\nConduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.\nCollaborate with maintenance to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.\nEnsure processes comply with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).\nDevelop and maintain process documentation, including setup sheets, work instructions, and parameter controls.\nSupport new product launches, including process validation and PPAP/APQP activities.\nTrain and mentor production operators on process control, setup procedures, quality inspection methods, and troubleshooting basics; provide hands-on coaching at the machine level to build operator capability and reduce dependency on engineering support.\nAssess operator skill gaps and provide refresher training when process deviations or recurring errors are identified.\nMaintain accurate records of process changes, trials, and production performance.\nFollow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\nHigh school diploma or GED required\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, inside injection molding and/or automotive soft trim manufacturing.\nDemonstrated experience in process setup, troubleshooting, and optimization in a production environment.\nAbility to work required shifts, overtime, and maintain reliable attendance.\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment.\nKnowledge of plastic materials, molding processes, and soft trim manufacturing techniques (e.g., lamination, edge folding).\nAbility to set and adjust process parameters for injection molding equipment.\nStrong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.\nHands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor equipment repairs, component replacements, and general facility/equipment upkeep.\nUnderstanding of process control methods and data analysis (e.g., scrap, cycle time, efficiency).\nFamiliarity with automotive quality systems (IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP) and quality tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.\nDemonstrated ability to train and coach production operators with patience, clarity, and technical depth.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.\nAbility to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4346,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Hardware"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-06T19:20:43Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":6,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.227,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":111,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-10-13T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/standex-process-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/standex-process-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-13T12:19:03Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":19122,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2318981},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2318981"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fstandex-process-technician"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fstandex-process-technician"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fstandex-process-technician"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/standex-process-technician\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fstandex-process-technician"}]}