Manufacturing Technician
Plastipak · Alsip, IL · Yesterday
Manufacturing$20–$22/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment
- Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers
- Perform routine preventative maintenance
- Troubleshoot equipment
- Perform quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment working with equipment used for high-volume production
- Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred
Qualifications
- Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
Benefits
- 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
Pay & Schedule
- 2nd: $20.00/hr - $22.00/hr (Depending on experience) + $1 shift differential
- 3rd: $20.00/hr - $22.00/hr (Depending on experience) + $1 shift differential