Machine Technician Trainee 2Nd Shift Mon-Fri 2:30 Pm - 10:30 Pm

Company Summary

At Plastic Ingenuity, our mission is to deliver quality products and services to our customers that will exceed their expectations and anticipate their needs. The products and insights provided by Plastic Ingenuity create meaningful impact in industries such as medical devices, food safety, and tamper evident packaging. We work as a team to maintain a strong engineering and technological focus, with an emphasis on continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on a solutions-oriented culture based on the fundamental principles of teamwork, integrity, and respect. We focus on the use of green technologies and environmentally conscious support systems to minimize our carbon footprint. As part of the team, each contribution is integral to the overall success of the company.

Role Summary

At PI our Machine Technicians are ultimately charged with the ongoing and consistent operations of the machinery and equipment. Those in this role are responsible for machine set-up, repair, maintenance, and ongoing machine operations. Machine Technicians have a complex role and are a crucial part of the production team, as they need to troubleshoot and solve unpredictable situations as they arise. They are the first line of defense and provide ongoing insight and expertise to help prevent issues in the future.

Accountable For

• Assessment of the level of quality of a part in partnership with the inspector/packers it determine if quality is within acceptable standards; and make machine adjustments as necessary.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure team member and product safety
• Ensuring that the output of the production process is of the highest quality and training others on how to maintain high quality output consistently
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader
• Success of the broader team, which may include filling in for other roles when necessary.
• Progressing through the competency model program to continuously learn and build on expertise and knowledge.
• Understanding the needs of customers and their definition of a quality part.
• Completion of accurate production records in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• This job requires a high school diploma or equivalent

Desired Qualifications

• Exhibits a high degree of mechanical aptitude and curiosity
• Familiar with hand tools and equipment
• Driven by customer deadlines and highly detail-oriented
• Ability to handle walk/stand on the floor for extended periods of time with the ability to move and navigate all areas of large machines without difficult

You Should Be Proficient In

• Preventive Maintenance
• PLC troubleshooting
• Machine Repair
• Machine Inspection
• Electrical Schematics
• Blueprint Reading