Process Technician - Day Shift M-F, $30.30 - 40.11/HR

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Position: Process Technician I, II, III

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Wage: $30.30 - $40.11/HR

Shift: M- F 6am - 2pm

Reporting directly to the Plant Engineer, as a Process Technician you will be responsible for work as a hands-on process technician to continuously improve our process, products and systems in a safe and efficient manner to meet and exceed our goals for safety, quality, and productivity. Direct and coordinate the process control of both thermoforming and extrusion equipment to ensure the manufacturing processes is in control, operating at maximum efficiencies, and that the extruded roll stock and thermoformed product meets or exceeds the customer requirements for quality and service. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success.

What you'll be doing:

• The safety and health of employees take precedence over all duties of this job
• Monitors cycle times and adjusts as needed. Maintain accuracy of processes during production.
• Proficiency on Microsoft Office (Excel, Power point, Word)
• Modify processes as required for product orders
• Correct errors and work with operators to constantly improve process clarification and effectiveness.
• Conduct mechanical tasks such as process monitoring, sampling and testing, preparing and isolating equipment for maintenance
• Provide technical support to shift for trouble shooting and problem resolution
• Ensure equipment and processes meet and sustain standard production outputs
• Monitors operations process, work, and material flow to ensure quality and customer specs are met.
• Assists maintenance with preventative maintenance projects.
• Back-up on running presses during breaks, etc. and also back up to shift supervisor.
• Conducts test and trial runs as needed.
• Assists in mold changes and repairs as needed to optimize the molding process
• Maintains cleanliness of work area
• Training of Production Supervisors and other Process Technicians
• Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety
• Provide repair and replacement of electrical and/or pneumatic instrumentation and control systems
• Maintain and improve upon existing manufacturing practices for the manufacture of finished goods.
• Capable to create data base and manipulate charts,
• Creating and understanding Pareto charts
• Understanding and developing projects to improve PPK's throughout the plant
• Proficient on quality equipment calibration
• Knowledgeable on Thermoforming process (how to set up equipment, knowledge on mechanical components, electrical components, pneumatics)
• Be able to create, develop and maintain recipes on Thermoforming
• Knowledgeable on Extrusion process (how to set up equipment, knowledge on mechanical components, electrical components, pneumatics)
• Be able to create, develop and maintain recipes on Extrusion
• Capable to detect deficiencies and implement process-countermeasures to solve problems
• Proficient on Infinity data base, Agile, Vorne, OEE studio
• Lead an SPS team
• Be able to develop blue belt project
• Proficient with 3d design software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, INVENTOR)
• Capable to handle projects (upgrading equipment, managing contractors)
• Create and run CAA capital projects
• Propose and implement continuous improvement projects on the production floor
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner
• Responsible for implementing visual controls and standard work in department
• Work with the plant and management to improve safety initiatives

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Sufficient Mechanical Skill are necessary to troubleshoot/fix machine issues.

• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed.
• Are reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused.
• 3d design software,
• Excel MACROS
• Project management certificate
• Education: BS in engineering, industrial technology, or plastics technology.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.