Machine Technician II

Location: 405 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania 18031.

About the role

As a fully competent Machine Technician II, the Machine Technician II will operate blow-mold, grinders, trimmer machines and conveyor systems. The role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. The Machine Technician II is also responsible for following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of entry-level Machine Operator skills and is capable of teaching Level-1 Machine Operator skills.
• Demonstrates adherence to quality control and blow mold process procedures.
• Demonstrates mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Maintains critical processing outputs such as adjusting parisons, tail adjustments, regrind levels, weight controls and other operator‑required adjustments.
• Runs two lines consistently.
• Repairs or replaces pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
• Assists with preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Troubleshoots and resolves process problems.
• Able to operate on multiple platforms, cross‑functional, can train entry‑level Machine Operators, and can shadow Machine Operators (site‑specific, if applicable based on plant equipment).
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Can efficiently change colors without excessive product loss.
• Receives instructions on specific job tasks by Lead Operator or Supervisor.
• Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience: Intermediate mathematical skills are required. Intermediate computer experience. Three plus years’ equivalent machine operator experience.
• Education: Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Training: Completion of Altium Machine Technician Level II training.

Requirements

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually