R&D Machinist/Tool & Die

Company: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description As an R&D Machinist/Tool and Die Maker, you will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce extrusion tooling, blow molds and blow molding tooling, precision parts and other instruments in the Medina Packaging Development Center. You 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 Saturdays You Will - CNC program editing required, program creation required using MasterCam - Studies 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 Have - High 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 plus As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following: - Wellness Programs - Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision - EAP, Employee Assistance Program - Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term - Accidental Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Hospital Indemnity Insurance - 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature - Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases - Paid Company Holidays - Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - Caregiving via Care.com - Pet Insurance - Tuition Assistance Program - Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program - Travel Assistance - Employee Discount Programs *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer In 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.

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