Process Technician

Easypak; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Job summary

Easypak is seeking a 1st shift Process Technician at our Reading, PA facility to join a team focused on reliable thermoformed packaging production.

You will support tooling, tooling changes, and automation, ensuring process settings are documented and optimized. The role requires basic English proficiency and the ability to operate forklifts in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Technical schooling a plus; 1–3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude and experience with machines/tools.
• Ability to use computers; must communicate via email; use Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Purge antifreeze from tools.
• Assist in tooling assembly, disassembly and maintenance.
• Remove form tool, trim tool and stacker from machine.
• Install form tool, trim tool and stacker in machine.
• Set rail positions, trim positions and stacker positions.
• Troubleshoot process issues and setup/operate automation.
• Document process settings and perform full tool change and setup.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Computer literacy

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Reading, PA 19606Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: First ShiftJob Category: ManufacturingWe are currently seeking a 1st shift Process Technician at our Reading, PA Facility

Easypak is a leading provider of thermoformed packaging solutions used in a wide range of industries and applications globally. We offer dependable, high-performing plastic packaging in a variety of industries for food, consumer goods, medical and industrial applications. Visit us at www.easypak.com to learn more about us.

We’re looking for top notch candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, who are looking for a good challenge, and who are dedicated to creating and developing superior customer relationships. You’ve got to be sharp, and you must be on your game every day… because you will be an essential part of everyday life.

Easypak is a world-class company, and we hire only world-class people. People who aren’t afraid to work hard and get their hands dirty – in fact, people who want to work hard. In this lead position your responsibilities & activities will include:

• Purge antifreeze from tools
• Assist in tooling assembly, disassembly and maintenance
• Remove form tool, trim tool and stacker from machine
• Install form tool, trim tool and stacker in machine
• Set rail positions, trim positions and stacker positions
• Troubleshoot process issues
• Setup, operate and troubleshoot automation
• Document process settings
• Perform full tool change and setup on Post Trim or Cut in Place

These are the base skills possessed by all Process Techs.

Now, here’s what we need from you:

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Technical schooling a plus 1-3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food and beverage packaging industry.
• 1-3 years of experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude and worked on machines and/or tooling
• Ability to use computers. Must be able to communicate using email. Must be able to use computer applications including Word and Exce
• Thermoforming experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with associates at all levels of the organization. Detailed problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Strong Technical and Mechanical skills.
• Ability to safely drive stand up and sit-down fork trucks
• Basic proficiency in English including the ability to understand and execute instructions on the manufacturing floor.

Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with an Employer Match and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Easypak complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Easypak expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.