Process Technician 2nd Shift (2 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Monday - Thursday

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a Process Technician for our Rancho Dominguez, California facility. This position will be on 2nd Shift (2 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Monday - Thursday). Hourly range for this position $30-38.00.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
• High-deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
• Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance
• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution
• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
• Hourly employees are paid weekly

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, adjust, and optimize industrial mixing and extrusion equipment parameters
• Interpret extruder screw profiles and modify to meet quality and productivity requirements 
• Record process parameters, interpret trends, and apply continuous-improvement methods (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean)
• Ensure product meets specifications, conduct inspections, and collaborate with QC and Production teams
• Address unexpected process changes by identifying root causes and applying corrective actions
• Follow protocols for health, safety, and environmental standards 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comfortable with industrial control systems (PLC/HMI), data-logging, MS Office
• Proficient with using measurement tools, reading gauges, and making mechanical adjustments safely.
• Able to track production parameters (like temperature, pressure, or speed) and make real-time decisions based on trends or out-of-spec data.
• Strong communication skills

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate/bachelor's degree in process technology, industrial tech, chemistry, or related field preferred 
• 5 years of process experience in manufacturing is required.