Machine Technician Level 2 - 1st Shift

Altium Packaging•Allentown, PA

1d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Grow Your Career as a Machine Technician II – Allentown Plant Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:15am - 3:30pm, OT opportunities available as needed. Starting Rate: $28+, skill/experience considered. Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement while working with blow-molding technology. As a fully competent Machine Technician II, the Machine Technician II will operate blow-mold, grinders, trimmer machines and conveyor systems. Role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. Machine Technician II is also responsible for following our company's Good Manufacturing Practices. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers. Our Guiding Principles Act with Integrity & in Compliance Drive Value Creation Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs Focus on the Customer Act with Humility Treat others with Dignity and Respect Seeking Fulfillment in your Work We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Flexibility for all shifts, occasional weekends, and OT
A mindset focused on continuous improvement
Intermediate mathematical skills are required
Intermediate computer experience
Three plus years’ equivalent machine operator experience

Nice To Haves

Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Completion of Altium Machine Technician Level II training

Responsibilities

Operate and troubleshoot blow-mold equipment (12 Bekum, 1 Kautex)
Perform precision quality checks using Magna Mikes, calipers, height gauges, and more
Keep production running smoothly with minor maintenance and process adjustments
Demonstrates mastery of entry-level Machine Operator s kills and is capable of teaching Level-1 Machine Operator skills
Demonstrate the adherence to quality control and blow mold process procedures
Demonstrate mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and resolve process issues
Demonstrate working knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures
Demonstrates basic Machine Operator skills by maintaining critical processing outputs such as adjusting parisons, tail adjustments, regrind levels, weights controls and other operator required adjustments
Runs two lines consistently
Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines
Assist with preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes
Troubleshoot and resolve process problems
Able to operate on multiple platforms, cross functional, can train entry-level Machine Operators , and can shadow Machine Operator s (site-specific, if applicable based on plant equipment)
Can efficiently change colors without excessive product loss
Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Operator or Supervisor

Benefits

$300 annual tool reimbursement for job-relevant tools
Company-paid training and cross-training opportunities
Clear growth paths into Maintenance Tech or Leadership roles
A strong safety culture and long-term, stable leadership
medical, dental and vision plans
company holidays and vacation days
tuition reimbursement
learning and training opportunities
bonus potential
a 401(k) plan with company contributions
rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community