Process Technician

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions. We are currently seeking a Process Tech for our Clinton, Tennessee facility. This position will be on 1st shift which is 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Pay rate $22/hour and up depending on experience. Benefits include: Eligible for medical benefits on your first day! High-deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year. Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits. Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan. Company paid disability and life insurance 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year) 10 company-paid holidays 2 weeks of parental leave Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities Shift differential for hourly employees working 2nd and 3rd shift Hourly employees are paid weekly on Friday Key Responsibilities: Monitor, adjust, and optimize industrial mixing and extrusion equipment parameters Interpret extruder screw profiles and modify to meet quality and productivity requirements Record process parameters, interpret trends, and apply continuous-improvement methods (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) Ensure product meets specifications, conduct inspections, and collaborate with QC and Production teams Address unexpected process changes by identifying root causes and applying corrective actions Follow protocols for health, safety, and environmental standards Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comfortable with industrial control systems (PLC/HMI), data-logging, MS Office Proficient with using measurement tools, reading gauges, and making mechanical adjustments safely. Able to track production parameters (like temperature, pressure, or speed) and make real-time decisions based on trends or out-of-spec data. Strong communication skills Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Associate/bachelor's degree in process technology, industrial tech, chemistry, or related field preferred 5 years of process experience in manufacturing is required.