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They are looking for the right fit to fill their role of Plastics Machine Operator.\n\n**Plastic Injection Mold or Plastic Extrusion Mold experience is a requirement for this position. **\n\nSalary: $19-$24/hr., depending upon experience\nShifts Available:\n2nd Shift: 2p-10p\n** You MUST be able to train on 1st shift (6a-2p) for a period of 8-12 weeks to be considered for this position **\n\nJob Summary:\nThe Production Technician is responsible for the hands-on operation and maintenance of PVC extrusion blow molding equipment to support the plastic needs of the company.\n\nResponsibilities:\nFollows prescribed start-up, shutdown, and purge procedures, and operates and changes over to new products on the extrusion blow molding production line(s).\nMonitors the production runs and makes adjustments as needed to control ideal resin feed, bottle weights, physical clarity, and quality.\nAdjusts the bottle trim machine to meet finished product specifications.\nPerforms quality checks and enters quality data into the production tracking program.\nPerforms troubleshooting on the production line and all support equipment and adjusts and repairs as required.\nUses appropriate material handling equipment to move raw materials, supplies and finished goods.\nFollows all required safety guidelines and procedures and makes sure all safety devices are in working order prior to starting.\nCompletes preventative maintenance requirements per the PM schedule.\nTracks production and quality in the production tracking program\nFollows all housekeeping and safety procedures.\nAll other duties as assigned.\nRequirements:\nAbility to work with both automated, PLC-controlled machinery and hydraulically powered machinery.\nAbility to learn the technical aspects of PVC extrusion blow molding and mold set-ups.\nOrganized and disciplined in maintaining spare parts, tools, and materials.\nAbility to use Metric and Standard measurements and all operate all appropriate hand tools.\nHigh school diploma or GED preferred.\nAbility to read, write and perform basic math.\nStrong Interpersonal and communication skills.\nAble to work independently and as part of a team.\nSelf-starter.\nStrong decision-making skills.\nGood manual dexterity and coordination.\nStrong attention to detail.\nAdaptable, willing, and able to learn/do new things.\nDemonstrated comfort with data entry, computers, and automation.\n#IND100","company":"Vector Technical","rawCompany":"vector technical","city":"Medina","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T23:33:00.314Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4021.00","title":"Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"extruding-and-drawing-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"326121","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-profile-shape-manufacturing"},{"code":"326160","title":"Plastics Bottle Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-bottle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Plastics Machine Operator","description":"** Calling all Experienced Plastic Injection and Extrusion Techs/Operators!! **\nAre you ready to flex your existing mechanical skills?\n\nVector's partner in Medina, OH has been in the manufacturing business for well over 100 years. 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