Process Engineering Technician

plastipak; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking an R&D Process Engineering Technician to operate equipment for developing and testing plastic containers at our Jackson Center, OH center. You will monitor production processes, adjust settings, troubleshoot, and support mold changes to meet specs and quality standards.

The role emphasizes quality, safety and continuous improvement with a Monday–Friday schedule and a clean, climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent with 2+ years working experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform & monitor setting adjustments such as machine programming, heat controls, cooling water temps, pressures and operation of extrusion/hydraulic units.
• Perform quality checks and help maintain customer requirements; adjust to correct defects.
• Perform mold changes and setup within scheduled timeframes using in-process sheets.
• Coordinate mold setup with production schedules to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot mold problems, determine root cause and implement quick permanent corrective actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Join with the team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focusing on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Technical/machine operation

Extrusion/blow molding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Associates in Mechanical Technology or equivalent

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