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Process Specialist

MITER Brands
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/10/2026

Summary

A Graveyard Process Specialist job in Tacoma, Washington is available at Milgard Windows and Doors. You will work at our Vinyl Internal Supply facility at our Tacoma campus. You are a key part of the Direct Labor team in Production. The primary function of the Process Specialist is to assist Production Operators in maintaining the extrusion lines to Tuned specifications.  In addition, you will recommend process deviations to the shift Supervisor to ensure that the line can produce high-quality parts. You must be able to complete their work accurately and efficiently; you will take technical directions from the Production Supervisor/Lead and work in a team environment.

 

This position requires 12-hour shifts with a 6:00 p.m. start time and a rotating schedule. Compensation is between $27.00 - $30.00, depending on experience. Plus, $2.00 shift differential. 

 

MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGT Innovations, is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country. 

 

Why work at MITER BRANDS

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate behaviors in association with the following MI Quality Pillars: Safety, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Creativity, and Profitable Partnerships.
  • Ensure that Tier 1 and 2 commitments are met including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
  • Understand the flow of materials through the toolset and the process to make vinyl extrusion.
  • Read and understand Process settings – compare the actual current state to documented settings.
  • Determine the Root Cause for observed defects with 5-Why, Fishbone, or similar problem-solving tools.
  • Adjust the process or materials based on root cause findings.
  • Recommend repairs or alterations to tools using tooling work orders.
  • Use deviation process to validate proposed process or material changes.
  • Develop a Process Change Request (PCR) to update a Process Sheet upon successful validation of process or material deviation.
  • Work closely with Tuners and QA techs to ensure sustainment when tools go into production.

Qualifications

  • Completion of MOD 4.
  • One year of production experience or similar.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Two to three years of work experience.
  • Knowledge of safe work practices.
  • Read a tape measure.
  • Use digital calipers.
  • Simple addition, subtraction, and other math skills
  • Read, write, and understand the English language.
  • Operate common hand tools.
  • Able to lift up to 50lbs.

About Us

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

 

  • Three comprehensive Medical plan options
  • Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability
  • Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and paid Holidays
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Teladoc
  • Legal Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Team Member Discount Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category. 

Salary : $27 - $30

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