• Process Technician

    Actalent (Shelbyville, KY)


    Job Title: Process TechnicianJob Description

     

    As a Process Technician, you will collaborate closely with Process/Project Engineering, Tool Engineering, and Production teams to facilitate new product launches on the production floor. Your role will also involve investigating and developing solutions for ongoing issues in existing processes. This position requires hands-on technical support on the production floor for a significant portion of your time.

    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, comparing actual versus estimated performance.

    + Conduct process capability and uptime studies to meet pre-determined goals before formal handoff to manufacturing.

    + Assist the Maintenance Team with recurring machine problems.

    + Implement continuous improvement, cost reduction, and safety projects.

    + Research and conduct trials on supplies and consumables to enhance cost-effectiveness and quality.

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

    + Monitor standard tooling inventories to ensure adequate stock levels.

    + Facilitate initial manufacturing review of setup books and coordinate ongoing updates.

    + Program BLM tube lasers and 5 Axis lasers, providing support for laser-related manufacturing issues.

    + Program material handling and welding robots.

    + Offer technical support and problem-solving expertise to the manufacturing team.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting

    + Process engineering

    + Process improvement

    + Equipment operation

    + Experience as a Process Engineering Technician

    + Welding knowledge

    + Metal forming or metal processing experience

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School diploma or equivalent

    + 2 years of experience as a Process Technician

    + Understanding of metal forming or fabrication

    Work Environment

    Join a growing department where you have the potential to quickly become a leader. Enjoy a vibrant culture with monthly cookouts and events, all within an air-conditioned environment. Opportunities for growth and promotion are available, with the possibility to apply for other roles and shifts as they become available. Pay raises are offered after a six-month evaluation. Work schedules include weekend nights from Friday to Sunday, 6 PM to 6 AM, or weekend days from 6 AM to 6 PM.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    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 Dec 16, 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.