Process Technician - Coating ( C2 Shift)

This role supports coating operations through daily process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, machine operation, preventive maintenance, and training of production operators.

Technicians in this position show a developing aptitude for solving problems, preventing recurring issues, and contributing to continuous improvement within both the process and themselves. They also demonstrate a basic understanding of operations, equipment, and workflows, and apply these skills when collaborating with peers, engineers, or cross-functional teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A Coating Process Tech is expected to demonstrate developing strength in the following areas:

• Safety & Operations

• Identify and eliminate safety risks to promote a safe, effective work environment.

• Perform and participate in weekly operations preventive maintenance (Ops PM).

• Create, train, maintain, and audit Centerlines for any coating-area processes.

• Training & Communication

• Train production operators in troubleshooting, TCC usage, Ops PM activities, and other areas as assigned.

• Provide feedback regarding processes and potential improvements to Engineers or Managers.

• Accurately communicate shift findings and activities in passdown meetings.

• Materials & Quality

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of raw materials and quality testing requirements.

• Collect samples and perform standard testing in collaboration with quality techs and operators.

• Understand quality criteria for finished products and troubleshoot process-related defects.

• Develop introductory understanding of coating properties (e.g., % solids, viscosity, pH) and material chemistry.

• Process Understanding

• Build knowledge of key coating process steps: forming part quality, coating application, drying, cooling, and stacking/counting.

• Develop introductory skills across forming and coating processes, including machine steps such as denesting, EOAT/pick-and-place transfer, coating booth operations, ovens/dryers, and stacking/counting.

• Gain general knowledge of process control, valve and instrument function, and coating-product interactions.

• Collaboration & Improvement

• Work with Process Engineers and SMEs to understand equipment, process flow, raw materials, and performance outcomes.

• Support new equipment installation, startup, or optimization with vendors or suppliers.

• Partner with the Maintenance team on PMs, spare-parts identification, and developing best practices for equipment care.

• Participate in process trials (with Engineering support or independently) by identifying rationale, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting outcomes using DMAIC and other Lean Six Sigma concepts.

• Technology & Documentation

• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to document process changes, track outcomes, and support Centerline adherence.

• Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Work Instructions as needed.

• Deliver presentations to plant leadership and peers when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times.

• Perform independent troubleshooting and support continuous process improvement.

• Work independently on assigned projects or tasks as needed.

• Complete tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisor or management.

• Carry out all other duties as required.

Requirements

What makes a person successful in this position.

• High school diploma plus 1-2 years of Mechanical/Electrical Vo-Tech or Manufacturing Technology courses.
• A minimum of 1-3 years manufacturing industry experience, preferably pulp, paper, or coating related.
• 1-3 years of experience in process troubleshooting.
• Technical background or previous work experience involving process troubleshooting.
• An introductory understanding of the entire coating process