Plastics Technician A

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including paid time off and holidays
• Medical insurance (HDHP with HSA and PPO options)
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• Wellness program with diabetes prevention, condition care, preventive care, and annual flu shot
• Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in setup and processing of injection molding and/or profile extrusion lines
• Basic troubleshooting ability of mechanical and electrical systems (water & vacuum pumps, blenders, punch presses, labelers, etc.)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Able to lift up to 50-70 lbs. safely
• Experience driving forklifts (or be willing to train to attain license)

Responsibilities

• Hang tooling in/on injection molding machine/extruder and set all operating parameters per the setup sheet
• Setup all downstream and packaging equipment needed for each product
• Start injection and extrusion processes and troubleshoot processing issues to get and maintain in-spec product
• Troubleshoot downstream equipment issues
• Using statistical quality control software, enter key process parameters and product dimensions at product startup and at 2-hour intervals to ensure product quality
• Enter production information into computer system as skids/racks are completed or at end of shift
• Ensure all scrap and purgings have been properly taken care of, either through grinding or disposal
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment
• Relieve packers for breaks as necessary
• Housekeeping: work as a team to keep department clean
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Schedule

Full Time, 1st shift 7am - 3pm, Located in Lancaster, PA