Begin Your Career at Port Erie Plastics!
Why Work at Port Erie Plastics?
From humble beginnings with one injection molding machine in 1953, Port Erie Plastics has grown into a leading injection molding company, with 615,000 square feet of facility space on 69 acres, which houses 90 injection molding machines and about 400 full-time employees. We offer a range of high-quality services, which gives our team the opportunity to learn and develop their skills and expertise in the industry:
- Custom Plastic Injection Molding
- Mold Design
- Structural Foam Molding and Extrusions
- Automation
- Warehousing and Distribution
- And More
At Port Erie Plastics, we’ve developed a positive company culture that values ongoing learning and professional development, safety, diversity, and inclusivity. Many of our employees have been with us for years, and we value their breadth and depth of experience and expertise. In return for their dedication and talent, we offer a wide variety of benefits, including competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k).
Interested in an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is an on-the-job training program that combines classroom learning with real life applications and a mentorship program. It allows you to earn a living as you learn the skills you need to be successful in your manufacturing career. When you complete your apprenticeship, you can earn industry certifications and even full-time employment with the company.
Northwestern Pennsylvania is at the heart of plastics innovation, and Port Erie is proud to collaborate with 12 area plastics companies in partnership with the American Injection Molding Institute, Clarion University, and the Keystone Community Education council to offer the Plastics Process Technician Apprenticeship Program. In this two-year apprenticeship, you’ll get 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 300 hours of classroom learning to jumpstart your manufacturing career. Not only is the program a benefit to you and your future, it also supports the community and the industry by strengthening the manufacturing workforce to drive innovation and the growth of U.S. manufacturing.
The Department of Labor and Industry reports that 94% of apprentices get jobs paying an average of $70,000 per year, and they earn more over the course of their careers than their colleagues who didn’t complete an apprenticeship. From the company’s perspective, these employees enter the workforce better trained and with the specific skills required for the job, improving productivity and reducing the risk of turnover. It’s no wonder companies in many industries, from plastics manufacturing to energy, healthcare, information technology, and more, are offering apprenticeship programs to better prepare people for long, fulfilling careers in the industry.
Apply Today!
If you enjoy hands-on work, the latest equipment and technology, and the chance to collaborate with a team to solve complex problems, Port Erie Plastics has a variety of opportunities for you. We know that the future of plastics manufacturing will determine how we all live our lives, from the cars we drive to the devices we use at home to the life-saving possibilities in our hospitals and emergency rooms. Port Erie Plastics is excited to have a team of people committed to the innovation and growth required to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
Start your career with an established company like us to support your family, enhance your community, and lead the way in injection molding. Contact us to learn more about our long history in Pennsylvania, our apprenticeship program, or our available job opportunities, or apply today for one of our open positions. We look forward to meeting you and, hopefully, working with you soon!