{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f31ab310aa45dc1a4e13a93b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f31ab310aa45dc1a4e13a93b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f31ab310aa45dc1a4e13a93b","title":"Process Technician (Compression) 3rd shift","description":"Job Title: Process Technician (Compression)\nDepartment: Manufacturing\nReports To: Manufacturing Engineer\nFLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt\nSUMMARY:\nThe Compression Process Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment used in the compression molding manufacturing process. This role supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production across compression presses, thermal ovens, robots, and waterjet cutting systems. The Process Technician works closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to minimize downtime, reduce scrap, and ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nSet up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the equipment used in compression molding manufacturing process.\nMonitor and adjust machine parameters to ensure that the products meet the required quality specifications.\nMaintain accurate records of machine performance and maintenance activities; complete all required daily paperwork and electronic entries.\nPerform minor robot program adjustments on ABB and FANUC robots as required to support production, including touch-up of points, path alignment, and recovery adjustments, in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.\nAdhere to safety protocols and ensure that all team members are comply with safety regulations.\nTrain and mentor new process technicians and machine operators on proper equipment operation, maintenance, and safety requirements.\nContinuously identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.\nParticipate in engineering and cross-functional projects to develop and implement corrective actions and process improvements that reduce scrap and downtime.\nResponsible for following all USF policies and procedures\nPerform and oversee all die change activities, ensuring proper setup, alignment, and release for production.\nIdentify and troubleshoot machine, mold, robot, waterjet, and material-related issues and escalate appropriately when required.\nServe as the first responder to press, robot, thermolator, and waterjet fault alarms.\nADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ROLE EXPECTATIONS:\nAct as the primary process owner for the assigned shift, with accountability for equipment performance, safety, quality, and communication when Engineering or Maintenance support is not immediately available.\nMaintain the authority to stop equipment for safety, quality, or process concerns and initiate escalation to Maintenance, Engineering, or Quality as required.\nServe as the first level of troubleshooting and containment prior to maintenance escalation.\nMonitor and troubleshoot waterjet cells, including robot operation, fixture loading and seating, nozzle condition, visible leaks, and other abnormal conditions that could impact safety, quality, or uptime.\nRebuild, service, and replace waterjet consumables, including cutting heads, nozzles, orifices, mixing tubes, coils, high-pressure lines, seals, and intensifier-related wear components in accordance with approved procedures.\nVerify proper execution of die changes, including clamp setup, alignment, documentation completion, and confirmation that tooling is production-ready prior to release.\nSupport robot operation and reliability by performing validated robot program touch-ups, end-of-arm alignment checks, and safe recovery actions following faults or abnormal conditions. Escalate complex program creation and changes to Engineering.\nEnsure accurate completion of process-critical documentation, including mold change forms, PVs, first-piece and last-piece verification, scrap and downtime reporting, and MES or manual log entries required for traceability and audits.\nIdentify abnormal trends in scrap, downtime, cycle time, or equipment behavior and proactively communicate findings to Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations leadership.\nSupport and participate in continuous improvement and engineering initiatives, including trials, corrective actions, error-proofing, and standardization activities.\nEnsure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and USF policies, and actively coach operators to maintain compliance.\nPerform and communicate effective shift handovers, clearly documenting equipment status, issues encountered, actions taken, and open items for the incoming shift.\nMentor and develop operators and junior process technicians by reinforcing standard work, troubleshooting techniques, and safe equipment operation.\nQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\nMinimum 2+ years of experience operating and maintaining compression molding equipment, thermal ovens, robots, and/or waterjet cutting machines.\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; Technical degree, trade certification, or vocational training preferred.\nStrong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot presses, ovens, robots, waterjet systems, thermolators, and auxiliary equipment.\nHands-on experience with ABB and/or FANUC robots, including program touch-ups, point adjustments, and basic recovery under controlled and approved procedures.\nHands-on experience rebuilding and maintaining waterjet and intensifier consumables, including cutting heads, coils, seals, nozzles, orifices, mixing tubes, and high-pressure components.\nAbility to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, SOPs, and work instructions.\nDemonstrated understanding of safety practices, including LOTO, machine guarding, and safe material handling.\nExperience supporting die change activities, equipment setup, and production release.\nValid forklift certification and demonstrated ability to safely operate large-capacity forklifts used for mold handling and die change activities, in accordance with company safety policies.\nWorking knowledge of quality requirements, first-piece/last-piece validation, and basic problem-solving methodologies.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documentation and data entry.\nContinuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements.\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality.\nAbility to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.\nWillingness to work overtime, weekends, off-shifts, or shutdown periods as business needs require.\nWillingness to complete required training and maintain authorization for robot, waterjet, and high-pressure system work.\nWillingness to complete and maintain required forklift and crane/rigging training as applicable to mold handling activities.","company":"Usfarathan","rawCompany":"usfarathan","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-06T17:00:31.572Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"17-3026.00","title":"Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"industrial-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Technician (Compression) 3rd shift","description":"Job Title: Process Technician (Compression)\nDepartment: Manufacturing\nReports To: Manufacturing Engineer\nFLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt\nSUMMARY:\nThe Compression Process Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment used in the compression molding manufacturing process. This role supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production across compression presses, thermal ovens, robots, and waterjet cutting systems. The Process Technician works closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to minimize downtime, reduce scrap, and ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nSet up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the equipment used in compression molding manufacturing process.\nMonitor and adjust machine parameters to ensure that the products meet the required quality specifications.\nMaintain accurate records of machine performance and maintenance activities; complete all required daily paperwork and electronic entries.\nPerform minor robot program adjustments on ABB and FANUC robots as required to support production, including touch-up of points, path alignment, and recovery adjustments, in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.\nAdhere to safety protocols and ensure that all team members are comply with safety regulations.\nTrain and mentor new process technicians and machine operators on proper equipment operation, maintenance, and safety requirements.\nContinuously identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.\nParticipate in engineering and cross-functional projects to develop and implement corrective actions and process improvements that reduce scrap and downtime.\nResponsible for following all USF policies and procedures\nPerform and oversee all die change activities, ensuring proper setup, alignment, and release for production.\nIdentify and troubleshoot machine, mold, robot, waterjet, and material-related issues and escalate appropriately when required.\nServe as the first responder to press, robot, thermolator, and waterjet fault alarms.\nADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ROLE EXPECTATIONS:\nAct as the primary process owner for the assigned shift, with accountability for equipment performance, safety, quality, and communication when Engineering or Maintenance support is not immediately available.\nMaintain the authority to stop equipment for safety, quality, or process concerns and initiate escalation to Maintenance, Engineering, or Quality as required.\nServe as the first level of troubleshooting and containment prior to maintenance escalation.\nMonitor and troubleshoot waterjet cells, including robot operation, fixture loading and seating, nozzle condition, visible leaks, and other abnormal conditions that could impact safety, quality, or uptime.\nRebuild, service, and replace waterjet consumables, including cutting heads, nozzles, orifices, mixing tubes, coils, high-pressure lines, seals, and intensifier-related wear components in accordance with approved procedures.\nVerify proper execution of die changes, including clamp setup, alignment, documentation completion, and confirmation that tooling is production-ready prior to release.\nSupport robot operation and reliability by performing validated robot program touch-ups, end-of-arm alignment checks, and safe recovery actions following faults or abnormal conditions. Escalate complex program creation and changes to Engineering.\nEnsure accurate completion of process-critical documentation, including mold change forms, PVs, first-piece and last-piece verification, scrap and downtime reporting, and MES or manual log entries required for traceability and audits.\nIdentify abnormal trends in scrap, downtime, cycle time, or equipment behavior and proactively communicate findings to Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations leadership.\nSupport and participate in continuous improvement and engineering initiatives, including trials, corrective actions, error-proofing, and standardization activities.\nEnsure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and USF policies, and actively coach operators to maintain compliance.\nPerform and communicate effective shift handovers, clearly documenting equipment status, issues encountered, actions taken, and open items for the incoming shift.\nMentor and develop operators and junior process technicians by reinforcing standard work, troubleshooting techniques, and safe equipment operation.\nQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\nMinimum 2+ years of experience operating and maintaining compression molding equipment, thermal ovens, robots, and/or waterjet cutting machines.\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; Technical degree, trade certification, or vocational training preferred.\nStrong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot presses, ovens, robots, waterjet systems, thermolators, and auxiliary equipment.\nHands-on experience with ABB and/or FANUC robots, including program touch-ups, point adjustments, and basic recovery under controlled and approved procedures.\nHands-on experience rebuilding and maintaining waterjet and intensifier consumables, including cutting heads, coils, seals, nozzles, orifices, mixing tubes, and high-pressure components.\nAbility to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, SOPs, and work instructions.\nDemonstrated understanding of safety practices, including LOTO, machine guarding, and safe material handling.\nExperience supporting die change activities, equipment setup, and production release.\nValid forklift certification and demonstrated ability to safely operate large-capacity forklifts used for mold handling and die change activities, in accordance with company safety policies.\nWorking knowledge of quality requirements, first-piece/last-piece validation, and basic problem-solving methodologies.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documentation and data entry.\nContinuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements.\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality.\nAbility to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.\nWillingness to work overtime, weekends, off-shifts, or shutdown periods as business needs require.\nWillingness to complete required training and maintain authorization for robot, waterjet, and high-pressure system work.\nWillingness to complete and maintain required forklift and crane/rigging training as applicable to mold handling activities.","datePosted":"2026-10-06T17:00:31.572Z","dateModified":"2026-10-06T17:00:31.572Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Usfarathan","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f31ab310aa45dc1a4e13a93b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f31ab310aa45dc1a4e13a93b"}}