Process Technician - Packaging

Leatherman Tool Group, the leading manufacturer of multi-tools, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and a commitment to delivering exceptional products, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. We prioritize quality, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence in our manufacturing processes. Join us at Leatherman Tool Group and contribute to our mission of creating innovative tools that empower people to take on the expected and unexpected, resulting in real tales of triumph.

Process Technician Packaging - Position Summary

Maintain and provide continuous improvement of existing processes to achieve department KPI goals as part of an overall team with maintenance and engineering. Actively involved with maintaining process control, product flow, basic troubleshooting maintenance, and product quality issues on equipment. May assist supervisor(s) with the activities of the production organization.

Essential Functions

• Maintain operations of the machines in the packaging department including: Cartoner, Tray-former, Smart Conveyor, Labeler, Blister Sealer, Feeders, and Sensors
• Demonstrates understanding of processes and machines in the area. Partner with higher-level process technicians or engineers to improve change-over times and efficiencies.
• Know and can demonstrate all machine operator responsibilities in the department.
• Performs new machine run-offs.
• Support new tooling qualifications. Adjust and modify tool settings on equipment due to wear, breakage, or quality issues.
• Possess basic quality capability of processes and troubleshoot machining issues that involve quality, equipment setup, technical issues, etc.
• Partner with higher level process technicians or engineers to problem solve, determine root cause, and support implemented solutions.
• Responds to production needs with urgency (down equipment, process problems, and quality issues) to meet production goals.

Additional Functions

• Performs employee development training and machinery certifications through collaboration with the training coordinator.
• Support coverage as needed for leads, shift supervisor, and supervisors.

Experience and Education

• Two years formal technical training and three years’ work experience in a similar environment or four years technical job experience required.
• Familiarity with PLCs, preferably Bradley Allen.
• Lock Out, Tag Out experience, energy control preferred.
• Ability to train and work with operators.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read, comprehend, speak and write English at a level to effectively utilize and interpret SDS’s, work instructions, technical manuals, OHSA and Federal standards.
• Effectively utilize intermediate shop math and intermediate computer skills, to include Microsoft D365
• Knowledge of blueprint reading preferred.
• Intermediate mechanical knowledge preferred. Must be familiar with and demonstrate ability to set up and change over several types of equipment in one or more machining areas including proficiency in all relevant operator responsibilities. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; balance; crouch, stoop, twist, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, some overhead; push/pull an average of 50 lbs. (maximum 125 lbs.). The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.; climb; twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employee will occasionally operate forklift and various lifts/hoists.

Working Conditions/Physical Hazards

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to production environment. Work area is clean and well-lit. All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

We care about the Health and Wellbeing of our Employees

Leatherman believes having healthy employees contributes to a healthy and productive workplace and community. While we're all responsible for our own overall health and well-being, Leatherman works toward helping employees make healthy lifestyle choices and changes that improve their health and overall quality of life through its many Health and Wellbeing Resources.

• Medical/dental/vision
• Free/low cost on-site primary care health center
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Behavioral health programs
• Pet insurance
• Onsite health coaching
• Lifestyle and fitness programs
• Tuition assistance
• Employee volunteer program
• Generous employee discounts
• Onsite fitness center
• Paid time off

Core Values

We have integrity in everything we do. We pursue excellence. We empower each other to reach our full potential.

Mission   

Inspire, equip, and prepare everyone with innovative tools to take on the expected and unexpected. 

Vision   

Be the most useful brand in the world.

Leatherman Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For more information on Leatherman, visit our Careers page:

https://www.leatherman.com/careers