Process Technician

AmeriStaff Employment and Staffing Solutions is currently seeking a Process Technician for a direct hire opportunity with a manufacturing client in Danville, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial production, machine troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and process improvement while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards. ### Pay and Shifts of the Process Technician: - Pay: $18/hr. - $19.95/hr. - depending on experience and shift - Day Shift: 7AM to 7PM, 2/2/3 schedule - Night Shift: 7PM to 7AM, 2/2/3 schedule ### Responsibilities of the Process Technician: - Set up machinery according to production plans and job specifications. - Perform preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal machine performance. - Operate equipment within established design conditions and process parameters. - Monitor system compliance and ensure production standards are maintained during assigned shifts. - Ensure raw materials and production inputs are available according to production schedules. - Perform in-process inspections to verify product quality and adherence to specifications. - Troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate with Production Supervisors and Maintenance personnel to resolve major breakdowns and perform tool changes. - Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards and minimizing waste. - Coordinate material requirements with production leadership to support uninterrupted operations. - Maintain production and quality documentation, including daily reports, efficiency reports, control charts, scrap calculations, and SAP records. - Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve machine efficiency and reduce waste. - Support quality improvement efforts to meet customer expectations. - Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean and organized work area. - Perform additional duties as assigned. ### Requirements of the Process Technician: - Strong knowledge of industrial production processes and manufacturing equipment. - Experience with industrial electrical and electronic systems. - Understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance principles. - Knowledge of quality concepts and production planning. - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. - Experience with servo motors, linear motors, and PLC controls preferred. - Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Self-motivated with strong attention to quality and safety. - Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. - Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience preferred. ### Education and Experience: - Associate degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. - Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial production and maintenance environments required. - Extensive experience with electromechanical controls preferred. - Experience with servo motors, linear motors, PLC systems, and troubleshooting preferred. ### Technical Skills: - Industrial Machinery Operation - Preventive and Corrective Maintenance - PLC Controls - Servo Motors and Linear Motors - Electrical Troubleshooting - SAP - Process Improvement - Quality Systems - Production Reporting and Documentation - Microsoft Office Suite