Essentra | Erie, PA
Are you a skilled manufacturing professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a direct impact on production performance? Essentra is seeking a First Shift Process Technician to join our Erie team and play a critical role in supporting our injection molding operations.
In this role, you'll be responsible for optimizing machine performance, improving product quality, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process. If you thrive in a hands-on environment, enjoy troubleshooting complex process issues, and want to be part of a team that values innovation and operational excellence, we'd like to hear from you.
Why Join Essentra?
- First Shift schedule for improved work-life balance
- Work with advanced molding and manufacturing technology
- Be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and performance incentives
- Join a global organization committed to sustainability and operational excellence
What You'll Do
- Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and maximize equipment performance to support business objectives.
- Drive Quality Excellence
- Conduct testing, troubleshoot process issues, and perform root cause analysis to reduce defects and improve product consistency.
- Champion Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement process enhancements that increase productivity, improve reliability, and maintain the highest quality standards.
- Leverage Data for Better Decisions
- Monitor production metrics, analyze trends, and use data-driven insights to proactively address manufacturing challenges.
- Collaborate Across Teams
- Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to implement innovative solutions and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Support Sustainability Initiatives
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve material utilization, and support Essentra's commitment to environmental responsibility.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced Process Technician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a proven track record of optimizing processes, troubleshooting molding issues, and driving continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for a skilled professional to make an immediate impact on production performance, quality, and efficiency.
- Proven experience as a Process Technician in a manufacturing environment, preferably within plastics injection molding.
- Strong understanding of molding processes, machine troubleshooting, process optimization, and cycle time reduction.
- Demonstrated success implementing process improvements that enhance quality, productivity, and overall equipment efficiency.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and resolving process-related quality concerns.
- Ability to analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams.
- Technical certification, applicable degree, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Work Environment
This position is based at our Erie manufacturing facility and requires working in a production environment around injection molding equipment and automated manufacturing systems. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operations, exceptional product quality, and continuous process improvement.
At Essentra, every improvement matters. Your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities will directly contribute to reducing waste, improving efficiency, supporting customer satisfaction, and helping our facility achieve world-class manufacturing performance.
