• Process Technician

    Actalent (Shelbyville, KY)


    Job Title: Process Technician Job Description

     

    Work closely with Process/Project Engineering, Tool Engineering, and Production to implement new product launches on the production floor. Investigate and develop countermeasures to ongoing issues of existing processes. Engage in hands-on process technical support on the production floor a minimum 80% of the time. Under minimum supervision, perform new tool tryouts, analyze tool design and specifications for the purpose of determining how tools are designed to function. Assist operators with technical problem-solving and recommending creative technical solutions. Perform a variety of duties such as conducting tests, reporting data, adjusting equipment, troubleshooting equipment, diagnosing, and recommending actions from findings.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide process operations support with hands-on troubleshooting and development.

    + Assist in process optimization.

    + Analyze data to improve process tool and process quality.

    + Verify manufacturing standards, actual versus estimates.

    + Perform process capability and uptime study to meet pre-determined goals prior to formal handoff of project to manufacturing.

    + Assist Maintenance Team on repeat machine problems.

    + Implement CI/Cost reduction and safety projects.

    + Research and perform trials on supplies and consumables that will improve cost and/or quality.

    + Investigate and coordinate tooling improvements, repairs, and replacements.

    + Monitor Standard Tooling Inventories to ensure appropriate quantities are on hand.

    + Facilitate initial manufacturing review of set-up books and coordinate ongoing updates.

    + Program BLM tube laser & 5 Axis lasers and support manufacturing as necessary with laser problems.

    + Program material handling and welding robots.

    + Provide technical support and problem-solving expertise to manufacturing, as appropriate.

    + Other duties may be assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting

    + Process engineering

    + Process improvement

    + Equipment operation

    + Process Engineering Tech Experience

    + Welding knowledge

    + Metal forming or metal processing experience

    + Process optimization

    + Metal forming

    + Welding

    + Programming CNC

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School diploma or equivalent

    + 2 years experience as a process technician

    + Understanding of metal forming or fabrication experience

    Work Environment

    Enjoy a vibrant company culture with monthly cookouts and events in an air-conditioned environment. There are growth and promotion opportunities as you can apply for other roles and shifts as they become available. Pay raises are offered after a 6-month evaluation. Work a weekend night shift from Friday to Sunday, 6 PM to 6 AM. Join a growing department where you have the ability to become a leader quickly.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelbyville, Kentucky.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.50/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.