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Altium Packaging

Altium Packaging

Rigid plastic packaging design and manufacturing

Machine Technician 2

Full-TimePosted on 9/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
New Castle, PA, USA
In Person
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Mechanical experience is required.
  • Intermediate mathematical skills are required.
  • Intermediate computer experience is required.
  • Three or more years of equivalent machine operator experience are required.
  • Completion of Altium Machine Technician Level II training is required.
  • The employee must be able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms regularly.
  • The employee must be able to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
  • The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Personal protective equipment is required in the production department and other designated areas.
Responsibilities
  • Operate blow-mold, grinder, trimmer, and conveyor machines.
  • Troubleshoot process problems and perform minor maintenance to ensure continued production-line operation.
  • Follow the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Demonstrate mastery of entry-level Machine Operator skills and teach Level-1 Machine Operator skills.
  • Adhere to quality-control and blow-mold process procedures.
  • Use mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
  • Apply preventive-maintenance procedures.
  • Maintain critical processing outputs by adjusting parisons, tail adjustments, regrind levels, weight controls, and other required operator settings.
  • Run two production lines consistently.
  • Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance and mold, neck, blow-pin, and other mechanical changes.
  • Operate on multiple platforms and work cross-functionally.
  • Train entry-level Machine Operators and shadow Machine Operators when applicable to plant equipment.
  • Change colors efficiently without excessive product loss.
  • Receive task instructions from the Lead Operator or Supervisor and seek assistance with unusual problems.
  • Work mandatory overtime when required by business needs.
  • Work in a production environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is preferred.

About the company

Altium Packaging makes rigid plastic packaging and containers, including bottles, jugs, and other containers for beverage, food, household chemical, and personal care markets. It offers end-to-end packaging solutions: package design, engineering, and manufacturing, enabling customers to develop their brands through tailored packaging. The company differentiates itself by being a leader in sustainable packaging, including offering 100% recycled plastic bottles and ongoing use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, alongside its customer-centric design and full-service approach. Its goal is to help brands grow with packaging that meets their functional needs while advancing sustainable practices in packaging.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Plastic Industries and Andersen Plastics acquisitions expanded capacity in 2022 and 2025.
  • Altium's 100% recycled bottles and high-PCR claims win brands chasing 2026 sustainability targets.
  • More than 65 facilities let Altium localize supply and cut freight for beverage customers.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on virgin resin and PCR spreads, squeezing margins when resin markets shift.
  • Leadership turnover from Sean Fallmann to John Mooers on July 7, 2025 disrupts execution.
  • Any missed FDA, New Jersey PCR, or OSHA compliance triggers customer losses and shutdowns.

What makes Altium Packaging unique

  • Altium Packaging runs 65 North American facilities and 4,000 employees as of August 2026.
  • Envision Plastics supplies FDA-cleared EcoPrime® PCR for food-contact packaging in 2026.
  • John Mooers, ex-Silgan, became CEO on July 7, 2025, sharpening operating discipline.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Company News

PR Newswire
Nov 15th, 2023
Envision Plastics Celebrates National Recycling Day With Event To Launch Expanded Ecoprime® Recycling Capacity

"Coming together on National Recycling Day to celebrate this achievement is incredibly fulfilling, and I'm proud of our team and the commitment to being the industry's preferred supplier of fit-for-food contract HDPE PCR." said Altium Packaging's President and Chief Executive Officer, Sean Fallmann. .