Manufacturing Process Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Technician

Location: Ames, Iowa

Salary: $55-65K

Job Summary of the Manufacturing Process Technician: Oversee and optimize manufacturing processes, enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

Job Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Process Technician:

Develops or revises standard operational and working practices.

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

Examines documents such as blueprints, drawings, change orders and specifications to verify completeness and accuracy of data.

Responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost of his/her assigned manufacturing operations.

Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Utilize data analysis tools to analyze current manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement, including inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and potential safety hazards.

Develop and design optimized manufacturing processes that improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.

Implement strategies for continuous process improvement, including the integration of new technologies and methodologies.

Provide training to manufacturing personnel on new processes and procedures, ensuring their understanding and adherence to safety protocols.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of manufacturing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process manuals.

Education & Experience of the Manufacturing Process Technician:

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and various processes, tools and related manufacturing equipment.

Personal computer experience required with emphasis on usage on Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred experience with ERP/MRP applications.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement.