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Process Technician - Advanced

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Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and names and complete contact information of three professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers.

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG193789SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Process Technician - Advanced
Anticipated Hiring Range $60,000 - $73,395
Work Schedule 40 hours/week; standard shift is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; sometimes OT, and/or start/stop time variation is needed to meet the business need (e.g., when in production mode).
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Nonwovens Institute
About the Department
For over 30 years, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) has supported the growth of the nonwovens industry through knowledge creation, knowledge transfer, education and service engagement. Based at NC State’s Centennial Campus, NWI is the world’s pre-eminent research institute for the nonwovens industry, with a service offering focused on: (1) educating future leaders, (2) training programs for industry, (3) pilot and lab services to enable innovation, (4) product innovation by challenging the state-of-the-art, and (5) product incubation production to help grow new products.
Essential Job Duties
The Process Technician position is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic industry and support the operation of NWI’s Spunbond and Meltblown Nonwovens Labs. This position will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining industrial extrusion production equipment on a pilot scale. While this position does require strong technical skills, prior experience in nonwovens production is not required. High-energy candidates can learn this position with full support while on the job.

Responsibilities for this position include:
  1. Manage Safety: Maintain a safe lab environment for employees and clients. Ensure lab employees are safety trained.
  2. Keep Equipment Ready: Ensure lab machinery is kept in good and safe working order.
  3. Maintaining GMP & ISO Compliance: Complete GMP & ISO standards work items on time.
  4. Conduct Lab Studies: Support experimental trials for students, faculty & industry clients that utilize pilot nonwoven process systems. Work to understand client needs and to meet them.
  5. Produce Material for Incubation Projects: Working with a process team, produce material according to supply agreements with industry meeting all documentation, and product and quality requirements.
  6. Maintain Expertise: Build and maintain expertise in materials, processes, equipment that is used in the labs.
  7. Manage Lab Supply Orders & Inventories: Learn to manage orders and inventories of equipment, tools, materials & supplies in the Spunbond and the Meltblown Nonwovens Labs.
  8. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Work with the Lab team & develop and ensure use of SOPs.
  9. Troubleshoot Problems: Learn to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and proactively work with the NWI team to solve issues. Request other expert resources if needed.

This position requires the development of expertise in the areas of materials, process, and equipment as it relates to nonwovens. With training and experience, candidates will be both collaborative and independent in taking action to support research trials and drive productivity.

All duties will be performed with attention given to working within university policies and regulations, to working with other university departments such as facility maintenance, EH&S and purchasing, and to interacting with client researchers including those from industry, from academia (faculty and students), and from NWI. NWI will provide needed training.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Ability to learn the specific requirements of this position via on-the-job training.
  • Ability to train, lead, and oversee the technical work of staff in a highly technical area.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards.
  • Must be self-directed and a self-starter who will direct the technical work of permanent and temporary staff as needed.
  • Able to perform basic algebra, have good written and verbal communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Understands and maintains confidentiality as required.
  • Cross training in our other processing labs is also required.
  • The position will be competent in maintenance using hand and power tools and is self-directed and a self-starter.
  • The ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in nonwovens and/or paper technologies, extrusion, textiles, fibers or web material handling.
  • Experience with fiber or nonwoven making and testing equipment in a lab &/or production environment.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment, and willingness to work as a member of a small team in the conduct of lab work.
  • Lab or manufacturing experience/training on one or more of the following:
    • Fiber Spinning
    • Meltblown and spunbond line
    • Hydroentangling unit
    • Carding unit
    • Wet spinning unit
    • Needle loom
    • Use of hand tools


Note that candidates will be provided the training they need.
Required License or Certification
  • Forklift license required within first 90 days of hire.
  • A valid driver’s license is required by date of hire with a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days.
  • Licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 01/18/2024
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 01/25/2024
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and names and complete contact information of three professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers.
Position Details

Position Number 00109260
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Specialty Trades Technician
Position Classification Band Level Advanced
Position Classification Salary Range $ 33,540 - $ 86,240
Salary Grade Equivalency GN13
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 063501 - Nonwovens Institute
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU Website
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HERC
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Professional Organization
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Specialty Trades Technician position.
    • High school diploma/GED and two years of experience in the field of work related to the position's role
    • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a related field
    • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in unrelated field and at least two years of experience in the field of work related to the position's role
    • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least two years of experience in the field of work related to the position's role (ex: 1 year towards a related degree and 1 year of related experience)
    • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal at least 6 years of experience in field of work related to the position's role (ex. 1 year of high school and 5 years of related experience)
    • None of the above
  4. * A valid driver's license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
    • Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
    • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.
  5. * In the space below, please describe your professional experience as it relates to this role.

    (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents