Machine Operator- 3rd shift

Altium Packaging•Oil City, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator/Machine Technician II operates blow-mold, grinder, trimmer, and conveyor equipment in a production environment. The role troubleshoots process problems and performs minor maintenance to keep production lines running while following company Good Manufacturing Practices. The technician is expected to demonstrate advanced operator skills, support training for entry-level operators, and operate multiple production lines and equipment platforms. Duties may vary depending on plant equipment and design. The employee receives task instructions from a Lead Operator or Supervisor; assistance is available for unusual problems, and work is reviewed for sound professional judgment. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. The position is based at 15 Mineral Street, Oil City, Pennsylvania 16301, on an eight-hour third shift, Monday through Sunday, from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Pay is $18.50 per hour with an additional $1.00 per hour. The production environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and usually loud noise. Plant temperatures may fluctuate with seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment is required in production and other designated areas.

Requirements

  • Three or more years of equivalent machine-operator experience.
  • Intermediate mathematical skills.
  • Intermediate computer experience.
  • Completion of Altium Machine Technician Level II training.
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions safely, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Operate blow-mold, grinder, trimmer, and conveyor equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process problems to support continued production-line operation.
  • Perform minor maintenance and assist with preventive maintenance.
  • Demonstrate adherence to quality-control and blow-mold process procedures.
  • Maintain critical processing outputs, including parisons, tail adjustments, regrind levels, and weight controls.
  • Run two production lines consistently.
  • Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
  • Assist with mold, neck, blow-pin, and other mechanical changes.
  • Operate across multiple platforms and functions, and train or shadow entry-level Machine Operators as applicable to plant equipment.
  • Change colors efficiently without excessive product loss.
  • Follow the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Work reasonable mandatory overtime when required by business needs.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance plans
  • Dental insurance plans
  • Vision insurance plans
  • Company holidays
  • Vacation days
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Learning and training opportunities
  • Bonus potential
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Opportunities to make a difference in the community
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