Process Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Process Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Job Category: Process Mechanic

Full-Time

On-site

Boyertown, PA 195120608, USA

Description

About Us:

Drug Plastics is a competitive, growing company that wants people who are eager to share their knowledge, talent, and experiences. We are the premier manufacturer of bottles and closures for medicinal, wellness, and lifestyle products.

Position Summary:

Process Mechanic is responsible for setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting extrusion and injection blow molding machines and associated support equipment. Assures the accurate, complete, timely, safe and efficient set-up and ongoing operational performance of all processing equipment on which they perform their duties. This is a second shift position (3:00pm-11:30pm Monday - Friday) with some overtime required.

Perks at Work:

• Clean and Safe work environment
• Temperature controlled workspace
• Paid Time Off to include, Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• Eligible for Benefit plans first of the month after hire date

Major Areas of Responsibility Include:

• Set-up and troubleshoot blow molding machines and support equipment.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly and annual scheduled preventative maintenance on machines.
• Operate Vacuum Loader Systems, automatic Converter System and Sorting Room equipment as required.
• Assist in Packer/Inspector, Quality Control, Material and Sorting Room operations as outlined in the Job Competencies for the Position of Process Mechanic.
• Assist and substitute as needed in the materials department.
• Assist in Mold Inspection as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated strong skills in set-up and repair in the plastics industry strongly preferred.
• Broad theoretical knowledge and mechanical experience in hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical.
• Good mathematical skills to perform shop calculations, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Strong command of the written language, to include technical manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and effectively be able to use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to read and interpret cap drawings and blue prints, and effectively utilize them in performing job duties, as well as in determining whether the product meets quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions and ensure appropriate courses of action are taken.
• Must provide own basic mechanic hand tools to perform the required job duties effectively and as assigned.
• Vision must be correctable to '20-20' to read all necessary work related materials and visually identify defects in products being produced. Must be able to perceive and accurately identify differences in colors and shadings.
• Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions or phone conversations in a factory environment.

Education and Experience:

• 1 to 2 years of mechanical experience required.
• Industrial Maintenance degree or certificate, or similar education a plus.
• Plastics industry experience a plus.

Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

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