Process Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Drug Plastics - Official Page; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean and safe work environment

Temperature controlled workspace

Paid time off: vacation, sick, holidays

Eligible for benefit plans first of the month after hire date

Job summary

Drug Plastics is seeking a Process Mechanic for their facility in Boyertown, PA. This role primarily focuses on the set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of extrusion and injection blow-molding machines. The position requires strong mechanical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work on the second shift.

Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of mechanical experience, preferably in the plastics industry. Benefits include a clean work environment, paid time off, and eligibility for benefit plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong skills in set-up and repair in the plastics industry strongly preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of mechanical experience required.
• Plastics industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and troubleshoot blow-molding machines and support equipment.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly and annual scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Assist in quality control and sorting-room operations.

Skills

Set-up and repair skills in the plastics industry

Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems

Good mathematical skills for shop calculations

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to read and interpret cap drawings and blueprints

Education

Industrial maintenance degree or certificate

Tools

Basic mechanic hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

Process Mechanic is responsible for setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting extrusion and injection blow‑molding machines and associated support equipment. Assures accurate, complete, timely, safe and efficient set‑up and ongoing operational performance of all processing equipment. This is a second shift position (3:00 pm‑11:30 pm Monday‑Friday) with some overtime required.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Set‑up and troubleshoot blow‑molding machines and support equipment.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly and annual scheduled preventive maintenance on machines.
• Operate vacuum loader systems, automatic converter system and sorting‑room equipment as required.
• Assist in packer/inspector, quality control, material and sorting‑room operations as outlined for the Process Mechanic.
• Assist and substitute as needed in the materials department.
• Assist in mold inspection as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated strong skills in set‑up and repair in the plastics industry strongly preferred.
• Broad theoretical knowledge and mechanical experience in hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Good mathematical skills for shop calculations.
• Strong command of written language, including technical manuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to read and interpret cap drawings and blueprints.
• Decision‑making skills ensuring appropriate action.
• Must provide own basic mechanic hand tools.
• Vision correctable to 20/20; able to perceive and identify color differences.
• Hearing acuity sufficient for factory environment.

Education and Experience

• 1 to 2 years of mechanical experience required.
• Industrial maintenance degree or certificate, or similar education a plus.
• Plastics industry experience a plus.

Perks at Work

• Clean and safe work environment.
• Temperature controlled workspace.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, holidays.
• Eligible for benefit plans first of the month after hire date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status. This employer is required to notify applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.