Machine Technician

Plastic Ingenuity • Oxford, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Technician is responsible for machine setup, repair, and uniform, consistent operation. The Machine Technician Trainee or Machine Technician 1 performs similar duties in a developmental role. The work is performed in a climate-controlled environment.

This role may suit someone who enjoys mechanical troubleshooting, understands customer requirements and how they define a quality part, and values ongoing learning. The technician helps ensure the process produces quality parts, reviews part quality with Inspector Packers, adjusts machine settings as needed, receives training in machine setup and operation, performs Inspector Packer duties when needed, follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety, and completes production records as needed.

The posting lists second-shift hours as Monday through Friday, 2:15 PM–10:30 PM, and third-shift hours as Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 PM–6:30 AM. All work is performed in a climate-controlled environment.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Desire for continual learning and personal development.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to correctly wear and use personal protective equipment, including long sleeves as required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of 15–25 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, repetitive upper-extremity tasks, prolonged standing, and frequent climbing of steps or ladders while working on elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring process output meets quality standards.
• Review part quality with Inspector Packers to determine whether parts meet acceptable standards.
• Adjust machine settings as necessary to keep parts within acceptable standards.
• Receive ongoing training in machine setup and operation.
• Perform Inspector Packer duties when needed.
• Follow good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
• Complete production records as needed.
• Set up, repair, and operate machines consistently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED