Injection Molding & Extrusion Technician – 1st Shift

OmniMax International, LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dependent Care FSA

Wellness Program

EAP

Job summary

Gibraltar is seeking a Plastic A-Technician for Lancaster, PA. The role involves setting up injection molding and extrusion lines, starting processes, and troubleshooting to maintain in-spec product.

You will operate downstream equipment, document process data, and perform routine maintenance with a focus on safety and quality. This full-time position requires lifting up to 70 lbs and forklift experience or training.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in setup/processing of injection molding and/or profile extrusion lines.
• Basic troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems (water & vacuum pumps, blenders, punch presses, labelers, etc.).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Able to lift up to 50-70 lbs. safely.
• Experience driving forklifts (or willing to train to attain license).

Responsibilities

• Hang tooling in/on injection molding machine/extruder and set all operating parameters per the setup sheet.
• Setup all downstream and packaging equipment needed for each product.
• Start injection and extrusion processes and troubleshoot processing issues to get and maintain in-spec product.
• Troubleshoot downstream equipment issues.
• Enter key process parameters and product dimensions at startup and at 2-hour intervals to ensure product quality.
• Enter production information into computer system as skids/racks are completed or at end of shift.
• Ensure all scrap and purgings are properly handled (grinding or disposal).
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Relieve packers for breaks as necessary.
• Housekeeping: keep department clean as a team.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Injection molding

Profile extrusion

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Lifting 50-70 lbs

Forklift experience

Job description

Gibraltar is seeking a Plastic A-Technician for Lancaster, PA. The role involves setting up injection molding and extrusion lines, starting processes, and troubleshooting to maintain in-spec product.

You will operate downstream equipment, document process data, and perform routine maintenance with a focus on safety and quality. This full-time position requires lifting up to 70 lbs and forklift experience or training.