Maintenance and Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Extrusion Maintenance & Process Technician

Location: Mobile, AL
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with potential overtime as needed

Pay: $27-$30/HR
Reports To: Site Manager
Authority: According to approval procedures

Responsibilities

The Extrusion Tooling & Process Setup Technician is responsible for preparing, adjusting, and maintaining extrusion tooling, setting up and optimizing production processes, and performing mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment to ensure optimal performance, product quality, and efficiency.

The role involves close collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and maintain accurate documentation of tooling, process parameters, and maintenance activities.

Tool Preparation & Maintenance

• Prepare and assemble extrusion tooling (dies, calibrators, other relevant equipment) according to specifications.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain tooling to ensure proper functionality and service life.
• Perform tooling adjustments and fine-tuning during production to achieve dimensional accuracy and surface quality.

Mechanical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance on extrusion lines and related production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues to minimize production downtime.
• Inspect, adjust, repair, and maintain mechanical components to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Identify potential equipment failures and take proactive measures to prevent breakdowns.
• Support the planning and execution of scheduled maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment issues according to company procedures.

Process Setup & Optimization

• Conduct production trials for new products and materials, documenting results and recommendations.
• Set up extrusion lines, including material feeding and calibration systems.
• Adjust process parameters (pressure, speed, temperatures and cooling) to meet product specifications and minimize scrap.
• Monitor extrusion processes and make real-time adjustments to maintain stability and efficiency.

Quality Assurance

• Verify product dimensions and appearance against technical drawings and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the quality team to resolve non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling adjustments, process settings, and quality inspections.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve tooling design and process efficiency.
• Work with engineering teams to implement improvements and reduce downtime.
• Apply Lean principles and best practices to optimize setup times and minimize waste.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all tooling and process setups comply with safety standards and company policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent accidents and equipment damage.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Technical education or degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with extrusion processes (plastics, rubber, or similar materials).
• Good understanding of tooling design, setup, and maintenance.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with extrusion process control systems and gravimetric dosing equipment.
• Knowledge of polymer materials and their processing characteristics.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

 

Tasks and responsibilities that are normally associated with this position have been omitted for simplicity. This does not relieve the employee of any responsibilities that reasonably fall within the scope of the position.

Company Description

About Long's Human Resource Services

At Long’s, our people are our greatest asset. We’ve been serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties – and the entire Gulf Coast area – since 1948. With this experience, we bring unparalleled knowledge of the area markets, and this knowledge translates to the best possible job fit for companies and employees.

Company Description

About Long's Human Resource Services\r\rAt Long’s, our people are our greatest asset. We’ve been serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties – and the entire Gulf Coast area – since 1948. With this experience, we bring unparalleled knowledge of the area markets, and this knowledge translates to the best possible job fit for companies and employees.