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Production Process Technician

Gentex · Zeeland, MI

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Level
Technician
Team
Process
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Gentex (automotive) in Zeeland, MI. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

They ask for
2+ years
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How this role compares

Against 128 other live process postings in the US.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 39%
  • Tooling 20%

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It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: Gentex in Zeeland

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At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

Position overview

Production Process Technician – E is responsible for supporting production demands through problem solving, excellent customer service, and commitment to quality and safety in a manufacturing environment. This is achieved by maintaining high machine uptime and yield while developing troubleshooting and other technical skills.

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What you’ll do

  • •Monitor and adjust equipment controls as needed.
  • •Ensure optimal performance of product manufacturing equipment and controls.
  • •Eliminate equipment downtime by tracking problems to their root cause and correcting them.
  • •Maintain records of all downtime events with appropriate detail.
  • •Make process modifications as needed.
  • •Support engineering staff in the development of new processes for manufacturing.
  • •Provide input as needed when equipment is purchased or upgraded.
  • •Construct mechanical assemblies and complete equipment upgrades as needed.
  • •Work with other internal groups and/or outside vendors to troubleshoot existing equipment as needed.
  • •Assist in the development and implementation of new products.
  • •Other duties as assigned.

How you’ll do it

  • •Action oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • •Communicating Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, considering the unique needs of different audiences.
  • •Customer focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • •Nimble learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning experiences.
  • •Problem solving – Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
  • •Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
  • •Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties , including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

What to bring

  • •High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • •Good project management skills.
  • •Ability to communicate difficult issues with others.
  • •Ability to learn new software platforms, as needed.
  • •Must be available to work overtime, as needed.
  • •Good troubleshooting skills and mechanical inclination.
  • •Ability to stand and maneuver in or around equipment.
  • •Intense personal commitment to continuous improvement.
  • •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What will help

  • •Additional education and/or related technical training.
  • •1 to 2 years of related experience preferred.
  • •Ability and willingness to pursue education.
  • •Proven leadership and motivational skills.
  • •Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • •Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • •Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
  • •Demonstrated technical skills in a variety of disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, controls, software, statistics, and data analysis.

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