Production Technician (8-hours; 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

About the role

You operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At our company, we maintain high standards for quality products and foster a positive team culture. We are proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

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 on equipment
• Ensure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing 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 as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment used for high-volume production
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment (preferred)
• Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Ability to work the following schedule: 1st: 6:48am - 3:00pm, 2nd: 2:48pm - 11:00pm, 3rd: 10:48pm - 7:00am

Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina

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

$18 & up, based on experience

Schedule

Set Schedules: 8-hours

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer