R&D Process Engineering Technician

Plastipak Packaging•Jackson Center, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent with 2+ years working experience
Proficient mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation experience
Ability to work OT when needed

Nice To Haves

Associates in Mechanical Technology or equivalent preferred.
Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred

Responsibilities

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.