**Job Title: Process Technician** **Job Description** The Thermoforming Process Technician is responsible for operating specialized machinery for high-end retail and medical packaging needs. They are accountable for performing various tasks to pre-stage, setup, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot thermoforming machines and equipment as well as perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery. The Process Technician will also perform in-process inspection of parts to ensure the product meets visual standards of acceptance and conformance while making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain the quality of the product to meet customer specifications and expectations. This position requires a thorough understanding of machine practices and control of processes and activities. Process Technicians typically have 1-2 machines that they are running. They will communicate with the 1st shift operator, supervisor, and leads during shift changes. Keep clean and orderly work stations, including machines and equipment, by maintaining a high level of housekeeping and 5S of assigned lines and designated areas. Monitor machines for mechanical issues by visual and auditory inspection. Take corrective action and assist in problem-solving for machine issues and notify the appropriate personnel. Obtain and ensure all correct stock and materials are used at all times and located by the machine. Perform machine line setup, lineout, and troubleshooting for production runs. Perform machinery start-up and shut-downs. Develop machine set-up parameters and heat profiles for production runs. Perform in-process inspection of parts and ensure they meet visual standards of acceptance and conformance. Recognize product defects and make adjustments to equipment as necessary. Review and maintain required logs, check sheets, inspection sheets, and work orders. Assist in overall maintenance of machines and equipment, including minor repairs. Complete preventative maintenance requirements on machines following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and call for repairs as necessary. Calculate dimension, size, shape, and tolerance of tooling and equipment based on specification and monitor product quality by use of visual inspection and other quality and dimensional measuring tools. Ensure all materials, tooling, and master tooling are properly labeled, segregated, and/or returned pre- and post-production. Perform pre- and post-production tool inspections and preparations, tool install, and tool removals. Communicate job status and production issues to the next shift Process Technicians, Lead, and/or Supervisor. **Hard Skills** + Thermoforming + Process Technician + Plastics + Machine line setup + Troubleshooting + Preventative maintenance + Tool inspections + Quality inspection + Dimensional measuring **Soft Skills** + Problem-solving + Communication + Attention to detail + Teamwork **Job Type** This is a permanent position. **Work Site** This is a fully on-site position in Addison, Illinois. **Work Environment** Very clean work environment. They have 18 thermoforming lines between the North and South side of the facility. One side is specific to their medical customers. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.