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Plastics Machine Technician

The Plastek Group
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Overview
The Plastek Group is seeking a Machine Technician for one of our sites located in Erie, PA.

The candidate will be responsible for keeping production equipment running with a minimum of down time.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all required preventative maintenance function on plant production equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair all machines.
  • Assist PM Mechanics and Machine Mechanics.
  • Climb and work from a 20’ extension ladder and scissor ladder.
  • Work at heights up to 50’ above grade.
  • Know all relevant SOO’s and SAP scripts.
  • Adhere to OSHA requirements.
  • Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Applicants must possess the ability to effectively communicate information to/from the employer/clients by written, verbal or other designated means as required by the employer.
  • Basic math skills. Mechanical abilities.
  • Electrical certificate.
  • Blueprint training.
  • Own hand tools.
  • Current driver’s license.
  • Attend, pass and remain current with OSHA mandated lock out/tag out training and procedures.
  • Mold setup course or equivalent training/experience.

About The Plastek Group:

The Plastek Group is a family owned and operated multi-national custom plastics injection molding company. Making products for companies such as Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Church & Dwight and many others.

We offer an excellent opportunity to work within a secure, progressive and technologically advanced company.

We are the proud winners of the 2020 Plastic’s Processor of the Year Award! Contact us today and find out why more than 1,000 people in Erie work at The Plastek Group.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including the following:

· Health Insurance (On site – free to use – Nurses and Doctor!)

· Free Dental and Vision Insurance

· Free short-term disability

· Free Life Insurance

· 401K & Match

· Vacation and Personal Time

· 9 Paid Holiday days

· Steel toe shoe and safety glasses reimbursement program

· Flexible spending account

· Discounted gym membership (& free on-site gym facilities, free Weight Watchers membership, participation in the Plastek walking program, and many other wellness incentives!)

The Plastek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
  • Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Electrical Certificate (Required)
  • Mold Set Up Training (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Erie, PA 16506 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Erie, PA 16506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20

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