Process Engineering Technician

Plastipak; Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking an R&D Process Engineering Technician at our Jackson Center, OH center to operate equipment for development and testing of plastic containers and tooling. You will monitor production processes, adjust settings, and troubleshoot to sustain high quality standards.

Responsibilities include machine programming adjustments, mold changes scheduling, quality checks, preventive maintenance, and contributing to continuous improvement with safety, reliability, and scrap reduction

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical or process equipment experience.
• Proficient with mechanical/electrical operation and maintenance.
• Associates degree preferred in mechanical technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to develop and test plastic containers and tooling.
• Perform machine programming adjustments, heat controls, pressures and extrusion/hydraulic systems as needed.
• Carry out quality checks and adjust processes to meet specifications.
• Perform mold changes and setup to schedule, coordinating with production plans to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot mold problems and process issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Machine operation

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Associates in Mechanical Technology

Job description

As an R&D Process Engineering Technician, you operate equipment to develop and test plastic containers & related tooling. Our R&D Center in Jackson Center, OH 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: Monday – Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm

You Will

• Perform & monitor necessary setting adjustments such as machine programming, heat controls, cooling water temperatures, pressures and functioning of extruder and hydraulic pumping units.

• Perform quality control checks and help maintain customer requirements according to specification. Make adjustments to correct and/or eliminate defects.

• Perform mold changes and set ups as required within scheduled mold change timeframes utilizing in-process and setup sheets.

• Coordinate mold set-up activities with production schedules to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiencies.

• Troubleshoot mold problems and mold process issues, develop root cause and provide a quick permanent corrective action.

• 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 preferred.

• Proficient mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation experience

• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred

• Ability to work OT when needed

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
• Disability 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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