Greif

Sr.ProcessTechnician

$90–153k Lockport, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Process Technician at Greif. Skills: Blow-molding processes, Process optimization, Troubleshooting support. Lead setup blow-molding equipment. Lead optimization blow-molding equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve throughput; Improve yield; Improve OEE; Scrap reduction; Material efficiency; Cycle time optimization; Cost reduction

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years plastic blow-molding, Significant experience large plastic drum operations, Demonstrated success process optimization, Demonstrated success yield improvement, Demonstrated success cost reduction, Advanced working knowledge blow-molding machines, Advanced working knowledge molds, Advanced working knowledge tooling, Advanced working knowledge auxiliary equipment, Working knowledge electrical systems, Working knowledge pneumatics, Working knowledge hydraulics, Working knowledge PLCs, Working knowledge compressors, Working knowledge chillers, Working knowledge material handling systems, Proven ability identify process deviations, Proven ability analyze process deviations, Proven ability correct process deviations, Understanding plastics materials, Understanding processing behavior, Understanding drum performance requirements, Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Experience applying continuous improvement principles, Proficiency Microsoft Office, Proficiency data analysis tools

Nice to Have

Technical Certification preferred, Associate Degree preferred

What You'll Do.

Lead setup blow-molding equipment

Lead optimization blow-molding equipment

Lead sustained control blow-molding equipment

Monitor process parameters

Adjust process parameters

Serve escalation point issues

Implement corrective actions

Collaborate Production

Collaborate Maintenance

Collaborate Engineering

Eliminate recurring defects

Eliminate equipment downtime

Eliminate non-conforming products

Develop processing best practices

Document processing best practices

Standardize processing best practices

Support new product launches

Support equipment installations

Establish validated process windows

Establish operating standards

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Track improvement results

Analyze improvement results

Support preventive maintenance

Support predictive maintenance

Identify process-related risks

Identify improvement opportunities

Promote safe work practices

Ensure compliance safety standards

Ensure compliance quality standards

Ensure compliance environmental standards

Train Process Technicians

Mentor Process Technicians

Support Process Technicians

Train Plastic Technicians

Mentor Plastic Technicians

Support Plastic Technicians

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Production; Maintenance; Engineering; Across departments

Full Job Description

**Greif** is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, **Greif** packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's **Customized Polymer** , **Sustainable Fiber** , **Durable Metal** , and **Integrated Solutions** at **www.greif.com** and follow **Greif** on Instagram and LinkedIn. **OUR VISION:** Being the customer service company in the world. **OUR PURPOSE:** Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. **Job Requisition #:** 034301 Sr. Process Technician (Open) **Job Description:** **Job Summary:** The Senior Process Technician is a technical leader responsible for optimizing, controlling, and continuously improving large plastic drum blow-molding processes. This role ensures safe, stable, and efficient operations while delivering high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. The Senior Process Technician serves as a subject matter expert for blow-molding processes, provides advanced troubleshooting support, and mentors technicians and production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Applies knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical controls, and PLC programming to support projects for the repair, upgrade or replacement of facility equipment and controls**.** **Key Responsibilities** * Lead setup, optimization, and sustained control of large plastic drum blow-molding equipment to ensure consistent, efficient, and repeatable production. * Monitor and adjust process parameters, including parison control, wall thickness distribution, cycle times, and cooling, to improve throughput, yield, and OEE. * Serve as the escalation point for complex process and

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