Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Process Technician (Level III)

Job Description

Job Description

Day in the Life

Step onto our production floor at Ray Products and take point on custom heavy-gauge thermoforming. You’ll load jobs, dial in programs on Allen Bradley Programmable Controllers, and run first articles for Quality Assurance approval. From there, you’ll steward the process—fine-tuning settings for consistency, coaching teammates on best practices, and ensuring machines and tooling stay clean, safe, and organized. When something goes off-spec, you’ll troubleshoot quickly and independently to keep production moving.

• Own daily operations on forming equipment to drive quality and throughput.
• Set up and program forming machines using Allen Bradley Programmable Controllers.
• Edit programs and refine processes to deliver consistent, repeatable results.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and secure approval before production begins.
• Diagnose equipment and process issues with minimal supervision.
• Train operators on procedures, safety, and proven methods.
• Follow work instructions and suggest practical, data-backed improvements.
• Maintain orderly machines, tools, and work areas; handle related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED plus 2–4 years of related experience and/or machinery training, or an equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated ability to independently set up, program, and run forming machines.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to train others effectively.
• Solid shop math: fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages.
• Inspection training and computer literacy required; Microsoft Office preferred.

Primary tools include thermoforming machines; forklifts may be used when trained and authorized. Work occurs around moving mechanical parts in a manufacturing setting with generally moderate noise.

Experienced operators at Ray Products shape our success—improving processes, mentoring peers, and delivering quality parts. In this role, you’ll apply advanced forming expertise and help our team grow stronger.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Allen Bradley Programmable Controllers

• Thermoforming Machine