Process Engineering Technician

Plastipak Holdings; Jackson Center (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career Development

Stability & Growth

Comfort

Consistent Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am -

Descripción de la vacante

Plastipak Holdings in Jackson Center, OH is hiring an R&D Process Engineering Technician to operate equipment for developing and testing plastic containers and related tooling. You will monitor production processes, perform adjustments, and troubleshoot to maintain high quality standards.

You will participate in mold changes, coordinate setup activities with schedules, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability and scrap reduction.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Perform & monitor 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.

Conocimientos

Mechanical experience

Electrical knowledge

Machine operation

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Mechanical Technology

Herramientas

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Descripción del empleo

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:
• Comfort:
• 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