2nd Shift Process Technician

ZipRecruiter; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the R&D sector is seeking an R&D Process Technician for the 2nd shift. This role involves monitoring and operating machinery to develop innovative plastic containers while assuring high quality standards. You will join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and problem-solving, with opportunities for career development and growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years working experience in a similar role.
• Ability to operate and maintain machinery.
• Knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate blow molding or injection molding machinery.
• Perform quality checks and ensure customer requirements.
• Identify and eliminate defects during product development.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates in Mechanical Technology

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

R&D Process Technician (2nd Shift)

Looking for a new opportunity? Are you innovative, good at troubleshooting and interested in developing new and improved containers? Then this opportunity is for you!

As an R&D Process Technician, you operate equipment to develop and test plastic containers & related tooling. Our R&D Center in Medina leads product development of containers for top consumer brands. In this role, you will contribute to Plastipak’s high quality standards ensuring equipment is working efficiently, monitoring production processes and making adjustments or troubleshooting as needed.

We Offer

• Career Development: Participate in the development of innovative and market-leading plastic containers. Gain experience in an R&D setting while growing your mechanical skillsets!
• Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
• Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!
• Consistent Schedule: 2nd Shift works Monday – Thursday from 2:30 – 11pm and Friday from 12 – 8pm

You Will

• Monitor and operate blow molding or injection molding machinery and related equipment.
• Assure customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions.
• Identify corrective actions to eliminate defects through the product development process.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment as assigned.
• Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction.

You Have

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent with 2+ years working experience; Associates in Mechanical Technology or equivalent .
• Proficient mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation experience
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is
• Ability to work 2nd shift schedule

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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