Process Technician

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Due to continued expansion, Suncast Corporation is hiring experienced Process Technicians. This position is a long-term growth opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded Process Technicians interested in a career with a major manufacturer of consumer products.

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces.

We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality.

Suncast offers competitive pay based on experience, skills and job performance, an excellent benefits package that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental insurance, a vision plan, life/disability insurance and a 401(k) plan with both a match and profit sharing. Our philosophy is to promote from within, and we invest in our employees’ training and development through tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more.

We offer a clean manufacturing environment where safety is always job one.

The Process Technician is responsible for the operations of all assigned injection and blow molding machines. Typically, this will be between ten and fifteen machines. The Process Technician is responsible for meeting or exceeding productivity and quality standards within the area he or she is assigned.

This position requires a strong hands‑on and technical orientation to the injection or blow molding processes. The employee must be capable of processing a variety of materials into a consistent finished product.

The following duties are considered essential to this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

• Ensure that injection and blow molding machines, molds, fixtures, and auxiliary equipment are set‑up properly to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Effectively communicate with managers and coworkers on issues concerning quality, safety, and productivity.
• Coordinate with the molding labor leadership to ensure full machine and labor utilization.
• Recommend changes to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions to support personnel.
• Provide training and guidance of the material handler assigned to his/her presses.
• Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials for this position.
• Ability to learn in‑house programs for BOM, shop order details, etc.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and set up functions to assist in job set ups.
• Pass a test for LOTO and follow all standard safety procedures involving LOTO.
• Support and practice all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Up to and including high school diploma. Specialized courses, seminars, training or background in trades such as pneumatics, hydraulics, plastic processing, etc, preferred. Three to five years of experience in this position. Knowledge of standard practices such as basic process control (start up, shutdown, etc) and mechanical principles (pressure, heat, vacuum, heat transfer, gas assist, etc). Knowledge of various power tool equipment (grinders, conveyors, chillers, scales, dryers, etc.)
  
  and hand tool equipment (clippers, utility knives, etc). Requires general supervision under standard practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety…