1st Shift | Process Technician plus

Description

Help shape the future of sustainable manufacturing!

Automation Process Technician
1st Shift Schedule
Monday-Friday, AM - 3PM (with occasional overtime)

About Us

Are you inspired by innovation, continuous improvement, rapid vertical growth, and genuine, forward-thinking culture? Do you want to help families and communities connect to the great outdoors—all while doing something meaningful for future generations? Join our team at POLYWOOD, the leading brand of sustainable outdoor furniture.

At POLYWOOD®, we’re reimagining outdoor living with furniture that’s thoughtfully designed, built to last, and made using landfill- and ocean-bound plastics. From our flagship facility in Syracuse, Indiana, to our growing operation in Roxboro, North Carolina, our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives everything we do.

We’re a team of makers, thinkers, and doers—working together in a high-energy, trust-filled environment where ideas are welcomed, hard work is rewarded, and opportunities to grow are real. If you’re ready to do meaningful work that matters to future generations, let’s talk.

As an Automation Process Technician
, you’ll play a key part in keeping our production lines efficient, precise, and forward-thinking. Your expertise in machine controls, robotics, and process optimization will help us deliver premium sustainable products at scale.

• Develop, implement, and maintain automation systems to enhance production efficiency and consistency
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial machinery—including Fanuc robotics and control systems
• Improve production performance using statistical process control and lean practices
• Drive projects focused on equipment upgrades and process improvements
• Provide hands‑on support during line startups, including debugging and training
• Maintain clear and thorough documentation for equipment, processes, and improvements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve complex problems and elevate quality standards

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience as an Automation or Process Technician in a manufacturing setting
• Proven ability to troubleshoot control systems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, robotic)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and data‑driven decision making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working with technical documentation
• Bonus points for experience with:
  • Vision systems (e.g., Fanuc iRVision, Cognex)
  • PLC programming (Rockwell Automation, Fanuc)
  • CAD/CAM software (Solid Works, AutoCAD, Mastercam)

• Innovative culture – We value creative solutions and continuous improvement
• Sustainable mission – Contribute to something that makes a real environmental impact
• Team‑focused – Join a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Career growth – Grow your career vertically or horizontally with training and mentorship
• Competitive compensation – Including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more

Apply today and be part of a team that’s creating a better tomorrow—one chair at a time.

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.