The Plastek Group

World Class Supplier of Your Plastic Needs. Designing, Building, and Manufacturing for the Plastics Industry Since 1956. Visit https://lnkd.in/eYSyR3YN to learn more about our global tooling and manufacturing sites. #ThePlastekGroup #PlastekUK #PlastekBrasil #PlastekBrazil #PlastekHMD #PlastekMexico #Global #NorthAmerica #LATAM #SouthAmerica #UnitedKingdom #Europe #MexicoCity #Queretaro #SaoPaulo #plasticsprocessing #Plastics #injectionmolding #packagedesign #plasticsolutions #plasticsmanufacturing #industryleaders #innovation #moldmaking #comprehensivesolutions #reusablepackaging #reducereuserecycle #plasticsrecycling #lightweighting #pcr #customizedsolutions #PlastimagenMexico2023 #mexicocity #npe2024 #orlandoflorida

The Plastek Group are exhibiting at Packaging Innovations & Empack! Head to stand D20 to be inspired by the future of plastic manufacturing Click the banner below to register for the event (free of charge) #Pack2025 #PackagingInnovations2025 #Empack2025 #PIandEmpack2025 Ryan Hunnam Daniel Kelk Derek Woodruff

For College Students, Scholarships can be an empowering part of a student's education. Bringing the exciting career paths of today & tomorrow to students, The Plastek Group and the Prischak Family continue to support education through Scholarship at Penn State Beherend. Who is eligible for this Employer-Based Scholarship? Children of Plastek Employees can apply to the Plastek Group, Prischak Family Trustee Scholarship. Undergraduates can find the scholarship application on the PSB website at this link https://lnkd.in/eWj33ZAx #theplastekgroup #plastekemployees Penn State Erie, The Behrend College #students #employerbasedscholarship #scholarship #scholarshipapplication

All ready with Ryan Hunnam for the Exhibitor Open Day with Easyfairs at IET in Birmingham Really looking forward to learning how The Plastek Group can enhance our exhibitions and drive traffic and attendance at our stand for Packaging Innovations & Empack #exhibitions #injectionmoulding #sustainableinnovation

Great to see our collaboration with Notpla feature in the British Plastics Federation's Top 15 Plastic Innovations of 2024 The Notpla Chip Fork was developed by?Notpla?and?Plastek UK?to meet the need for a single-use rigid utensil that could fall outside the ban on single-use plastics by successfully injection moulding Notpla’s remarkable seaweed-based natural polymer. To find out more click the link below or contact one of our sales team Daniel Kelk , Ryan Hunnam , Derek Woodruff ?? https://lnkd.in/eyrZpU4s Fish, chips, and a seaweed fork, anyone? ?? ?? ?? #injectionmoulding #sustainableproductdesign #innovation #sustainablemanufacturing

Our UK Team's October Employee's of the Month are: Angela Booth - Team Leader & Andy Gill - Project Engineer Angela & Andy were nominated for their outstanding efforts in getting our new Hand Assembly line up and running and product supplied to our customer in a smooth and efficient manner. Our customer has given excellent feedback on how we have exceeded their expectations with this transfer project, and a huge part of this success is down to Angela & Andy. Thank you both and keep up the great work! #handassembly #injectionmoulding #sustainablemanufacturing

NOW HIRING! THE PLASTEK GROUP IS SEEKING TOOLMAKERS! Interested candidates should send a resume to [email protected] Job description – Toolmaker THE PLASTEK GROUP,?a top 20 molder in North America that has been in operation for 69 years, is hiring toolmakers in Erie, PA.?This position is in one of our Erie based molding divisions.?This position offers competitive pay based on experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Repair Tooling and molds. Evaluate Tool and Mold Components on set PM schedules. Perform inventory cycle counts on tool spares and components. Manifold Repair work to include, changing out nozzles, tips, thermocouples and manifold sections. Change components in molds for production. Troubleshoot problems in areas of cleaning, repairing and mold changing. Variable work schedule and overtime may be required. Must be able to meet the attendance requirement for the position. Participate as a team player. Other duties as assigned. Fabrication of miscellaneous tooling, fixtures, and gauges Education and Job Experience Requirements High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Successful completion of trade school and/or apprenticeship program Blueprint reading. Minimum of 2 years toolmaking experience The ability to work independently or in a team is required. Flexibility with work schedules and overtime. Knowledge of injection molding would be beneficial. Pay Pay and vacation is based on experience, $25-32 QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Electrical knowledge (preferred but not required) Blueprint reading Formal apprenticeship or 2+ years of equivalent raining/experience (preferred) Hot runner manifold repair and maintenance experience (preferred but not required) Tool room environment work experience Knowledge of working with tool steel and carbide Quality inspection, capable of using micrometer, caliper, and optical comparator. Strong communication Skills Problem Solving Skills #nowhiring #career #machining #toolmaker

The Plastek Group is hiring a senior intern or professional R&D Package Engineer! Wonderful opportunity with a great company. Please see job description. Interested candidates should email a resume to [email protected] THE PLASTEK GROUP is seeking a professional Packaging Engineer for our R&D group located in Erie, PA. The Plastek Group is a multi-national custom plastics injection molder of consumer packaging for Fortune 500 companies. Plastek has competitive pay , excellent benefits, and has a safe and secure work environment. Bachelor’s degree – Package Engineer -3-5 years experience preferred?(Plastics and Mechanical Engineers would be considered) Development of plastic packaging through production implementation Balance tolerance stack ups and Form / Fit / Function General understanding of tooling and tool design General understanding of Cpks and Ppks Understanding of First Article / Quality Control Basic understanding of processing Basic understanding of automation Basic knowledge of Project management Knowledge in sustainability Engineering Software / Equipment Preferably Creo 3.0 or higher 2D software: convert legacy drawings to 3D Moldflow: Mold filling Ansys / Abaqus: Stress analysis Keyshot: Image rendering Experience with 3D printers Other Computer Skills Microsoft Office programs Adobe Suite Preferred SAP Qualified candidates will be organized and a self starter, willingness to assist where needed, able to travel and the ability to communicate with current and potential customers. Benefits Health insurance Paid vacation and personal time off 401K Free?dental and vision Free?life insurance Free?short term and long term disability Free?on site wellness clinic Discounted gym membership Employee activities To learn more about The Plastek Group, visit us at plastekgroup.com & on YouTube (search Plastek). #nowhiring #career #plastics

The PENTAWARDS recognised Notpla’s Rigid material innovation with Gold in Sustainable Product Design. Our seaweed-based chip fork, developed with The Plastek Group, has proven to transform and elevate food service in venues like Twickenham Stadium and beyond by introducing materials that return to nature without leaving a trace behind. Cutlery joins Notpla’s range of seaweed-based packaging and utensils, each designed to bring natural materials into everyday service environments. Built for performance in high-volume venues, this format shows how Notpla materials can seamlessly integrate into your existing operations. Get in touch with us to learn more about how cutlery made from Notpla material can become part of your catering events and more → https://lnkd.in/g-_b5TxF #Notpla #NotplaRigid #Sustainability #SustainablePackaging