About this opportunity
Plastipak Packaging, Inc. lists this Process Engineering Technician opportunity in jackson center, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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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Worksite address
jackson center, OH, 45334, US
Who can apply
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