Manufacturing Production Technician (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

As a Process Technicians you are responsible for operating and maintaining plastic injection & blow molding machines, ensuring our products meet all quality standards and customer expectations.

Shift:

• Nigh Shift: 6:45pm - 7:00am EST

• 3 days on / 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off

Pay Range:

• $20.00 - $25.00/hour
• Starting rate is based on experience & qualifications.

What we offer:

• Benefit Packages: Options to select plans made to fit your family’s needs, including 401k, PTO, medical, vision & dental.
• Stability:  While other companies are laying off, we’re hiring to keep our business strong – even during uncertain economic times.  
• Advancement Opportunities: We believe in promoting from within.

You Will:

• Operating Sidel blow-molding manufacturing equipment along with Husky and Milacron injection machines.
• Monitoring and adjusting production machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure) to keep production running smoothly.
• Troubleshooting machines and doing basic maintenance.
• Checking product quality to assure it meets customer specifications (e.g., bottle weights, dimensions).
• Teaming up with your co-workers to identify continuous improvement opportunities. 
• Learning new skills with hands-on training and career development opportunities.

You Have:

• Mechanical inclination – you like to fix things, use tools, work with your hands.
• At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.  
• Knowledge of injection or blow molding machines and equipment is a plus!
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems is a plus!
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• 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

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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