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Process Technician

trak group

  • Hebron, KY
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate has experience with rubber injection molding equipment, strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently. Trak group is partnering with a manufacturing client seeking a Process Technician to support production operations through equipment changeovers, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mold repairs.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHebron, KY
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1972
    Websitehttp://www.trakcincy.com/

    Description


    Process Technician

    Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Third (10p-6a)

    Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Hebron, Kentucky that’s expanding its Manufacturing team. 
    Website Summary
    Trak group is partnering with a manufacturing client seeking a Process Technician to support production operations through equipment changeovers, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mold repairs. This hands-on position focuses on maintaining rubber injection molding presses, molds, and secondary equipment to minimize downtime, improve productivity, and ensure consistent product quality.

    The ideal candidate has experience with rubber injection molding equipment, strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently.
    Responsibilities
    Production Support

    • Perform mold and secondary equipment changeovers according to production schedules.

    • Verify equipment is operating properly before releasing it to production operators.

    • Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Management to minimize downtime.

    • Complete scheduled production preventive maintenance activities.

    • Support efficient equipment startups and consistent production performance.

    Equipment Maintenance & Repair

    • Clean and clock molds at established intervals.

    • Perform preventive maintenance on molds, presses, and secondary equipment.

    • Complete mold repairs and adjustments as needed.

    • Troubleshoot and repair rubber injection molding presses and related equipment.

    • Diagnose rubber processing issues and implement corrective actions.

    • Create, document, and follow up on maintenance work orders.

    • Identify equipment concerns and communicate repair needs to appropriate departments.

    Continuous Improvement

    • Address production concerns related to scrap, quality, efficiency, and productivity.

    • Support process improvements that reduce equipment downtime and improve performance.

    • Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve recurring equipment issues.

    • Remove scrap materials at the end of each shift.

    • Maintain a clean and organized work area.

    • Support consistent production quality and operational efficiency.
    Must-Haves

    • High school diploma or GED required.

    • Minimum 6 months of rubber injection press experience.

    • Knowledge of rubber processing equipment and manufacturing operations.

    • Experience performing mold or production equipment changeovers.

    • Understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment repair procedures.

    • Mechanical troubleshooting skills related to production equipment.

    • Ability to identify and resolve rubber processing and equipment issues.

    • Ability to read and interpret machine operating instructions, work instructions, and maintenance procedures.

    • Ability to follow written, verbal, diagram-based, and scheduled instructions.

    • Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

    • Strong practical problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.

    • Effective communication skills when working with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and vendors.

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
    Preferred

    • Experience maintaining rubber injection molding presses and molds.

    • Hands-on experience performing mold repairs, cleaning, and adjustments.

    • Experience troubleshooting secondary manufacturing equipment.

    • Familiarity with maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.

    • Experience supporting scrap reduction, quality improvements, and production efficiency initiatives.

    • Background working in a fast-paced rubber manufacturing environment.


    If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.

    About Company

    trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

    trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.

    Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.

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