Production Technician in Ohio, USA at DuPont.

DuPont is hiring a production technician at its Copley, Ohio site. The position focuses on thermoplastics production, including extrusion and blending technologies, while supporting safe, efficient manufacturing and product quality.

The role involves operating production equipment and process-control systems, monitoring plant conditions, collecting performance data, troubleshooting process deviations, and following environmental, safety, and operating procedures.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Production Technician
• Employer: DuPont
• Location: Copley, Ohio, USA
• Job Type: Entry level
• Category: Manufacturing
• Starting Pay: $24.00+ per hour
• Schedule: Night shift
• Shift Hours: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
• Overtime: Required as needed
• Job ID: 250268W
• Minimum Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

About the Employer

DuPont describes its purpose as developing essential innovations and materials used across areas including clean water, technology, electric vehicles, and worker protection.

Job Description

The Production Technician will work with thermoplastics manufacturing processes, particularly extrusion and blending technologies. The employee will monitor equipment and process conditions, make adjustments based on available data, and investigate deviations affecting processes, products, or equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment and plant process-control systems safely.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and other process conditions.
• Use information systems to monitor plant performance.
• Collect and report production, quality, cost, yield, and environmental health and safety measurements.
• Adjust manually operated equipment based on process and laboratory data.
• Troubleshoot process, product, and equipment performance issues.
• Apply root cause analysis to process deviations.
• Follow safety and environmental stewardship requirements.
• Complete assigned duties with attention to safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic mathematics ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices.
• Willingness and ability to work the 6:00 PM–6:00 AM night shift.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting.
• Ability to recognize and respond to plant and site alarms.

Preferred

• Previous experience in extrusion or blending technology.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Military or related experience.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Technical or manufacturing certifications.
• SAP proficiency.
• Forklift experience.

Salary and Benefits

The starting pay is listed as $24.00 or more per hour. DuPont also states that it offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may suit entry-level manufacturing candidates as well as applicants with experience in extrusion, blending, manufacturing, military operations, or related technical environments.

FAQs

What is the starting pay?

The listed starting pay is $24.00+ per hour.

Where is the Production Technician job located?

The role is based in Copley, Ohio, USA.

Is this an entry-level position?

Yes. The listing categorizes the position as entry level.

What are the working hours?

The required night shift is 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with overtime as needed.

Is previous manufacturing experience required?

The listing says previous extrusion, blending, manufacturing, military, or related experience is highly preferred, rather than stating it as an absolute requirement.

How much weight must employees be able to lift?

Employees must be able to lift 50 pounds.