Compression Process Technician + General Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $49,920 - 74,880 per year + none
Reference: AB_5082024

Are you a hands-on technical troubleshooter with a blend of mechanical and electrical grit? We are seeking a Compression Process Technician to lead process control, equipment maintenance, and tooling setups across our compression molding, thermal oven, robotic, and waterjet cells.

This is a dynamic role where you act as the primary process owner for your shift. You will manage recipes, rebuild high-pressure waterjet heads, perform minor ABB/FANUC robot touch-ups, and oversee die changes to keep production running safely and efficiently. You'll also act as a helper for the Automations team to help set up machinery, on foot or on a forklift.

• Process & Equipment Ownership: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot compression presses, industrial thermal ovens, thermolators, and secondary equipment.

• Waterjet Maintenance: Rebuild, service, and replace waterjet/intensifier consumables (cutting heads, nozzles, orifices, mixing tubes, coils, high-pressure lines, and seals).

• Robotics & Automation: Perform basic ABB and FANUC robot adjustments.

• Die Changes & Tooling: Execute complete mold/die changeovers, connect water/hydraulic hoses, set clamps, align tooling, and perform first/last-piece quality validations.

• Diagnostics & Repair: Act as the first responder to equipment alarms, executing minor mechanical and electrical troubleshooting before escalating.

• Continuous Improvement & Mentorship: Identify root causes for scrap/downtime, complete required MES/log entries, and coach machine operators on safe standard work.Requirements & Qualifications

  Note: This role operates in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. You must have great physical stamina and direct hands-on technical aptitude. 

• Technical Skills: Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability. Experience reading technical schematics, SOPs, and blueprints.

• Material Handling: Valid forklift certification (or ability to pass training) to operate large-capacity forklifts (e.g., Taylor 350-L class) and overhead cranes for mold handling.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to be mobile and on your feet for an entire shift, work in a hot/dirty environment near industrial ovens, and frequently lift 50 lbs (occasionally up to 100 lbs). 

• Familiarity with PLC ladder logic diagnostics.

• Advanced programming/setup experience with ABB or FANUC automation.

• Prior experience with heavy-capacity mold handling forklifts and rigging.ZPMLSTCM

Responsibilities

• Process & Equipment Ownership: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot compression presses, industrial thermal ovens, thermolators, and secondary equipment.

• Waterjet Maintenance: Rebuild, service, and replace waterjet/intensifier consumables (cutting heads, nozzles, orifices, mixing tubes, coils, high-pressure lines, and seals).

• Robotics & Automation: Perform basic ABB and FANUC robot adjustments (point touch-ups, path alignment, and fault recovery).

• Die Changes & Tooling: Execute complete mold/die changeovers, connect water/hydraulic hoses, set clamps, align tooling, and perform first/last-piece quality validations.

• Diagnostics & Repair: Act as the first responder to equipment alarms, executing minor mechanical and electrical troubleshooting before escalating.

• Continuous Improvement & Mentorship: Identify root causes for scrap/downtime, complete required MES/log entries, and coach machine operators on safe standard work.

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills
• Mechanical Maintenance (4 years of experience is required)
• electrical maintenance (2 years of experience is preferred)
• ABB (2 years of experience is preferred)
• FANUC robotics (2 years of experience is preferred)
• diagnostics
• schematics and blueprints (2 years of experience is required)
• forklift (1 year of experience is preferred)
• Monitoring

Qualifications
• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.