Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Process Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Process Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain our advanced reactors and related process equipment. This role is pivotal in meeting production and quality requirements and involves collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and technical teams. The ideal candidate will support production processes, material handling, and product development activities while ensuring a smooth workflow through coordination with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain reactors and related process equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and technical teams.
• Provide hands-on support for production processes, materials, equipment, and product development activities.
• Assist in training and mentoring new technicians on equipment, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely material movement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and process performance.
• Complete additional technical tasks and projects as needed.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing, laboratory, semiconductor, optics, or equipment-based environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, technical documentation, and safety procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior technicians when needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle small, delicate components.
• Experience working safely with chemicals, gases, or other controlled process materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, or building electronic, optical, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience with soldering, wire bonding, precision assembly, or machine shop equipment.
• Previous experience in semiconductor, photonics, optics, aerospace, or other advanced manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

The role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility on cutting-edge, mission-critical technologies. Enjoy the stability of a leading defense contractor while benefiting from strong career growth, excellent work-life balance, and a competitive benefits package.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lemont, IL.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lemont,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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