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A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality.\nThe Process Technician on 2nd or 3rd Shift is responsible for the operations of all assigned injection and blow molding machines. Typically, this will be between ten and fifteen machines. The Process Technician is responsible for meeting or exceeding productivity and quality standards within the area he or she is assigned. This position requires a strong hands-on and technical orientation to the injection or blow molding processes. The employee must be capable of processing a variety of materials into a consistent finished product. \nResponsibilities: \nThe following duties are considered essential to this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned.\nEnsure that injection and blow molding machines, molds, fixtures, and auxiliary equipment are set-up properly to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.\nEffectively communicate with managers and coworkers on issues concerning quality, safety, and productivity.\nCoordinate with the molding labor leadership to ensure full machine and labor utilization.\nRecommend changes to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.\nReport machine and equipment malfunctions to support personnel.\nProvide training and guidance of the material handler assigned to his/her presses.\nStay informed of new technology, methods, and materials for this position.\nAbility to learn in house programs for BOM, shop order detail, etc.\nAbility to perform minor maintenance and set up functions to assist in job set ups.\nPass a test for LOTO and follow all standard safety procedures involving LOTO.\nSupport and practice all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times. Suncast policies have been developed to ensure compliance with employee law.\n\nRequirements: \nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \nUp to and including high school diploma. Specialized courses, seminars, training or background in trades such as pneumatics, hydraulics, plastic processing, etc, preferred.\nThree to five years of experience in this position. Knowledge of standard practices such as basic process control (start up, shutdown, etc) and mechanical principles (pressure, heat, vacuum, heat transfer, gas assist, etc.).\nKnowledge of various power tool equipment (grinders, conveyors, chillers, scales, dryers, etc.) and hand tool equipment (clippers, utility knives, etc.). Requires general supervision under standard practices.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to questions from managers, engineers, and coworkers. Bilingual a plus.\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.\nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.\nThe employee will be required to enter data into established databases and spreadsheets. This will require the ability to learn to use Windows™ based programs or computer-controlled equipment with training.\n\nPhysical Demands: \nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations by be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThis is a physically active position in a manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This employee should be able to communicate effectively with others and use active listening skills. Vision ability requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. This is a full-time position. Due to fluctuations in production schedules, this employee may be required to work additional hours to meet additional needs. \nWork Environment: \nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a manufacturing facility. This will have seasonal variations in temperature and humidity. Noise level is typical for a manufacturing facility.\n\nThe Anticipated Pay Range for This Position: $23.00-$35.00 hourly\n\nThe anticipated pay range listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual pay will be based on but not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Suncast employees’ equity. Suncast will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.\n\nSuncast offers a comprehensive benefits package including:\nMedical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision insurance, Telehealth benefits\nGroup Term Life insurance \n401K with employer match \nPaid vacation time off \nPaid holidays\nShort- and long-term disability coverage\nHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health\nPaid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nAll qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6641,"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":["401k plan","Equity","Life insurance","Parental leave","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-15T16:55:54Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":72,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.799,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":16,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:0","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-10-17T05:46:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":70000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/suncast-process-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/suncast-process-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-18T09:25:42Z","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":14044,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-19T00:00:00Z"}},"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":2965905},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2965905"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fsuncast-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%2Fsuncast-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%2Fsuncast-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/suncast-process-technician\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fsuncast-process-technician"}]}