Sr. Process Technician

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, optimization, and sustained control of large plastic drum blow-molding equipment to ensure consistent, efficient, and repeatable production.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters, including parison control, wall thickness distribution, cycle times, and cooling, to improve throughput, yield, and OEE.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex process and quality issues, quickly diagnosing root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to eliminate recurring defects, equipment downtime, and non-conforming products.
• Develop, document, and standardize processing best practices, setup parameters, and troubleshooting guides for drum blow-molding operations.
• Support new product launches, mold trials, and equipment installations by establishing validated process windows and operating standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, material efficiency, cycle time optimization, and cost reduction.
• Track and analyze process data and improvement results, utilizing KPIs and structured problem-solving methods.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance efforts by identifying process-related risks and improvement opportunities.
• Actively promote safe work practices, ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Train, mentor, and support Process Technicians, Maintenance, and Plastic Technicians across shifts.
• Education and Experience
• High School Diploma required; Technical Certification or Associate Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in plastic blow-molding, with significant experience in large plastic drum operations.
• Demonstrated success in process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Advanced working knowledge of blow-molding machines, molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, compressors, chillers, and material handling systems.
• Proven ability to quickly identify, analyze, and correct process deviations in high-volume plastic drum blow-molding operations, minimizing scrap, downtime, and customer quality risks while maintaining safe and stable operations.
• Strong understanding of plastics materials, processing behavior, and drum performance requirements.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to document processes and effectively collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
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Additional Information

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. OUR VISION: Being the customer service company in the world. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials. Job Requisition #: 034301 Sr. Process Technician (Open) Job Description: Job Summary: The Senior Process Technician is a technical leader responsible for optimizing, controlling, and continuously improving large plastic drum blow-molding processes. This role ensures safe, stable, and efficient operations while delivering high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. The Senior Process Technician serves as a subject matter expert for blow-molding processes, provides advanced troubleshooting support, and mentors technicians and production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Applies knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical controls, and PLC programming to support projects for the repair, upgrade or replacement of facility equipment and controls .

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