Plastics Machine Technician

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• Operate both blow-molding and injection molding machines
• Troubleshoot and adjust machines
• Perform routine maintenance
• Adhere to customer specifications and work safely
• Must demonstrate safe work practices and competency to drive a powered industrial truck
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies

Level 1 Responsibilities

• Run 1 molding machine platform and other support auxiliary equipment to ensure containers are produced within customer specification
• Perform routine and reactive equipment maintenance to increase productivity and uptime
• Great introduction for those interested in a technical career path
• Progression program in place to promote Machine Technicians to Level 2, Level 3 and the Lead MT Role

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of technical processing, maintenance or troubleshooting experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED and equivalent reading, writing, basic math, and critical thinking skills
• Must be 18 years or older
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and high level of comfort operating press machinery
• Capable of working independently, self-sufficiently, and productively with little supervision
• Eager to support fellow members in keeping the facility and its equipment clean, neat, and well-maintained
• Familiarity with basic computer functions and Microsoft office applications
• Experience using Apple iPad devices and applications preferred
• Must be able to work independently
• Active, multi-tasker, and can work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable lifting up to 30lbs and working in warm and cool temps
• Dependable and on time
• Must be able to embrace Radius culture