Plastic Machine Technician
Minimum starting pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hour. $500 sign-on bonus for day shift (rehires and agency candidates are not eligible).
About the role
At Radius Packaging, we put people first—our members and our customers. Our culture is guided by The Radius Way: Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. These principles shape how we lead, collaborate, and grow together.
We don’t just talk about culture—we’re recognized for it. Radius Packaging is proud to be honored as:
- Plastics News Processor of the Year — the industry’s highest distinction
- Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024 and 2025
- Recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award
Celebrating over 53 years of success, Radius Packaging offers more than a job—we offer a community. Through educational resources, committees, clubs, and company-wide events, our members are supported in their professional growth and overall well-being—financial, mental, physical, and emotional. We continuously invest in our people and empower them to pursue their passions at work, at home, and in their communities.
Schedule
Full-time status: 4 days on, 4 days off.
- Night Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 4 days per week, benefits eligible
- Additional hours of overtime available
Responsibilities
- Operate both blow-molding and injection molding machines
- Troubleshoot and adjust machines
- Perform routine maintenance
- Adhere to customer specifications and work safely
- Demonstrate safe work practices and competency to drive a powered industrial truck
- Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies
LEVEL 1: Run 1 molding machine platform and other support auxiliary equipment to ensure containers are produced within customer specification. A Level 1 Machine Technician will perform routine and reactive equipment maintenance to increase productivity and uptime. Great introduction for those interested in a technical career path. Progression program in place to promote Machine Technicians to Level 2, Level 3, and the Lead MT Role.
Benefits
- Work-life balance schedule: 4-day work week
- Holiday and team member celebrations with free meals & snacks
- Quarterly bonuses & paid vacation
- Collaborative and friendly culture where everyone matters
- Competitive salary & benefit package
Requirements
- At least 1 year of technical processing, maintenance, or troubleshooting experience preferred
- High School diploma or GED and equivalent reading, writing, basic math, and critical thinking skills
- Must be 18 years or older
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and high level of comfort operating press machinery
- Capable of working independently, self-sufficiently, and productively with little supervision
- Eager to support fellow members in keeping the facility and its equipment clean, neat, and well-maintained
- Familiarity with basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience using Apple iPad devices and applications preferred
- Must be able to work independently
- Active, multi-tasker, and can work in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs and working in warm and cool temperatures
- Dependable and on time
- Must be able to embrace Radius culture