Production Process Technician

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.

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.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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