Plastic Processing Technician — Injection & Extrusion

Omnimax Careers; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including PTO

Medical insurance (HDHP with HSA and/

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Dependent care FSA

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

OmniMax in Lancaster, PA seeks a Plastic A-Technician to support injection molding and extrusion lines on the 1st shift (7am–3pm). You will set up tooling, run equipment, and troubleshoot to sustain in-spec product while maintaining safety and teamwork standards.

Responsibilities include PMs, data entry, scrap handling, and keeping the work area clean. Prior experience in manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Injection molding setup

Profile extrusion setup

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Lift 50-70 lbs

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

OmniMax in Lancaster, PA seeks a Plastic A-Technician to support injection molding and extrusion lines on the 1st shift (7am–3pm). You will set up tooling, run equipment, and troubleshoot to sustain in-spec product while maintaining safety and teamwork standards.

Responsibilities include PMs, data entry, scrap handling, and keeping the work area clean. Prior experience in manufacturing is essential.