Plastics Technician A

OmniMax; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Wellness program

Job summary

OmniMax is seeking a skilled Plastic A-Technician to join our team in Lancaster, PA. This full-time position involves setting up and troubleshooting injection molding processes while maintaining product quality.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong mechanical skills. The role includes responsibilities such as entering production data, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean working environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in injection molding or profile extrusion.
• Basic troubleshooting ability of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Able to lift up to 50-70 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Setup tooling in injection molding machine/extruder and set parameters.
• Start injection and extrusion processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Enter production information into the computer system.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct housekeeping to keep the department clean.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office proficiency

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Forklift operation

Job description

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Elevate Your Industry Career!

We are looking for a skilled individual to join our team as a Plastic A-Technician!

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Competitive compensation including paid time off and holidays
• Medical insurance (HDHP with HSA and PPO options)
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• Wellness program with diabetes prevention, condition care, preventive care, and annual flu shot
• Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

• 3-5 years - Experience in setup and processing of injection molding and/or profile extrusion lines
• Basic troubleshooting ability 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 be willing to train to attain license)

Duties And 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
• Using statistical quality control software, enter key process parameters and product dimensions at product 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 have been properly taken care of, either through grinding or disposal
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment
• Relieve packers for breaks as necessary
• Housekeeping: work as a team to keep department clean
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Position Details

• Full Time
• 1st shift 7am - 3pm
• Located in: Lancaster, PA

We are proud of our commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified job candidates and associates and ask that all associates support diversity and inclusion in the workplace. OmniMax prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, race, color, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term opportunities for our employees and shareholders.

If you are a performance-driven individual looking to advance your career and your values align with ours, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. We look forward to learning more about you.