Process Tech

About the role

Responsible for; support the development of engineered solutions to solve technical problems in; manufacturing production, research and development, quality inspection, and maintenance. Assists engineers, inspects products, conducts tests, and collects data. Support the coaching, training, and adoption of engineered solutions to the production teams.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following

• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by supporting housekeeping, safety systems, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and improve HDPE board manufacturing processes using RCA, DOE, and other problem-solving tools.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on product and process development, modifications, and testing through support efforts as well as project ownership.
• Develop, document, and validate setup procedures and process standards for PE board equipment.
• Inspect products and processes to identify defects and drive quality improvements.
• Train and support operators through hands-on instruction and team engagement.
• Help meet daily production goals and ensure accurate performance reporting by tracking and reporting out on Line rates, quality, and availability. Tasks to include running lines with a focus on coaching and development of TTL's and operators.
• Support custom sample trials and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Support tooling and production through tool trial, run offs, and die cleanings as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education/Experience

• High school diploma minimum, prefer at least an associate's degree.
• 2-5 years direct manufacturing experience with extrusion operations.
• 2-3 years experience in a process support or technical support role.
• 1-2 years previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Direct involvement with quality systems.
• Direct involvement with safety systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work 12 hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• The employee must possess manual agility and the ability to maintain a constant quick pace is required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

• Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.
• We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.
• You'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.
• If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you. Apply now.

Pay and benefits

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: USD - USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.