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Machine Technician

The Plastek Group
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2026

Job Description:

The Plastek Group is seeking an experienced Machine Technician on 3rd Shift for the Consumer Products Division maintenance department located in Erie, PA.

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

Essential Duties and 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.

o 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.

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • 5 years of formal training and/or practical experience in the following areas:

o Machine shop methods and equipment (lathes, mills, saws, grinders).

o Carpentry

o Pneumatics and hydraulics

o Basic wiring, plumbing and electricity

o Welding and brazing

o Programmable controllers

o Computer literacy

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.

Pay for this role is dependent on experience.

This is a 3rd shift position (11:30pm-8am)

If your qualifications do not fully align with the requirements for this role, we have other open positions in our maintenance department such as PM and Machine Mechanic that you may be a strong fit for.

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.

The Plastek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer an excellent opportunity to work for a world-class multi-national manufacturing company with a competitive salary & benefits package.

  • Paid Vacation
  • Holiday
  • Medical
  • Rx
  • FREE Vision and Dental
  • Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • FREE Life Insurance
  • Personal Time Off
  • Discounted gym membership (& free on-site gym facilities, free Weight Watchers membership, participation in the Plastek walking program, and many other wellness incentives!)
  • FREE on site Wellness Clinic
  • FREE dietician
  • Career growth & advancement opportunities with paid training
  • FREE mental health services
  • Community discounts

THE PLASTEK GROUP

2425 W. 23rd Street, Erie, PA 16506

Fax: 814.878.4403

EOE M/F

The Plastek Group is committed to a smoke & drug free workplace

#INDLP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 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
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $29

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