R&D Machinist/Tool and Die

R&D Machinist/Tool and Die MakerLooking for a new opportunity? Are you innovative, good at troubleshooting and interested in developing new and improved containers? Then this opportunity is for you!As an R&D Machinist or Tool and Die Maker, in the Medina Packaging Development Center you will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce Extrusion tooling, Blow molds and Blow molding tooling, precision parts and instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools, Quality equipment, Production tooling, and apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.We Offer Career Development: Participate in the development of innovative and market-leading plastic containers. Gain experience in an R&D setting while growing your mechanical skillsets!Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!Comfort:  Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!Consistent Schedule: 1st Shift Monday – Friday OT available throughout the week and on SaturdaysYou WillCNC program editing required, program creation required using MasterCamStudies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and measuring instruments.Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on metal stock for machining.Sets up and operates machine tools such as manual lathes, milling machines and grinders, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. CNC Milling machines like the Haas, Fadal, Hermle and DMU as well as CNC Lathes like the Haas, Okuma Howa and Mori Seiki.Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process, making adjustments as necessary.Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers, indicators, gauge blocks, Starrett CMM machine, Mitutoyo Quick Scope and Optical Comparator.You HaveHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent with 3+ years working experience; Journeyman’s or equivalent preferred.Should have good communication skills; be detail-oriented, adaptable, cooperative and able to work as part of a team.Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment a plusAs a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Pet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

Created: 2025-07-22