Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia. Do you want to share your passion for collaboration and dedication to customers? Are you looking for your next challenge? Join us in partnering with our customers to create the best connections in the world.

The Manufacturing Process Technician, with supervision and guidance, will be responsible for hands-on execution of routine operation and maintenance of CPC production equipment and oversees the daily operation of an assigned area of the production process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions, repairs, and replacements.
• Troubleshoot problems that arise with production machinery and determine resolution including basic repair.
• Coordinate on-going maintenance to production equipment, per equipment manufacturer's procedures and instructions ensuring equipment is operational.
• Responsible for ordering tools and managing production tool cabinets.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineer, CI Specialist, and Industrial Engineer to write and/or update Work Instructions and Standard Work.
• Perform time studies for processes with high deviations from stated standards.
• Initiate ECR for run rate, BOM, drawing or routing changes.
• Assist with training production employees on machine operation procedures and safety protocols.
• Work with Production Supervisor and Manufacturing Training Specialist to determine operator training needs.
• Evaluate Non-conformance root-cause, work with quality teams to investigate & disposition and recommend preventive actions.
• Performs visual verification and testing of product according to provided instructions.
• Occasionally assist with PQ and/or NPI builds.
• Support installation of new machine and programs on the production floor.
• Support continuous process improvement activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of manufacturing process technician experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and process knowledge
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Creo, Oracle, SharePoint.
• Good hand/eye coordination and dexterity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with external and internal personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately assemble parts using written work instructions, specifications, and assembly prints.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift to thirty-five (35) pounds and transport material, product, or tooling around the assembly area.
• Ability to rotate between all assigned assembly duties.
• The ability to set up and operate machines in assembly per instructions.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance, assembly rates, and working relationships.
• Additional requirements for cleanroom personnel:
  • Ability to work in a controlled environment attire including:
    • Mask
    • Hood & facial hair cover
    • Gloves
    • Coat
    • Shoe Covers
  • Able to work with clean room cleaning solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of assembly operations, manufacturing equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to use computer software to design tools, adjust blueprints and record data about production levels.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately train assembly of parts using written work instructions, specifications, and assembly prints.
• High comfort level with appropriate Oracle reports and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

CPC Culture
Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays and PTO.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.