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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.