Process Technician

As a Process Technicians you are responsible for operating and maintaining plastic injection blow molders and extrusion machines, ensuring our products meet all quality standards and customer expectations. Shifts: 1st: 7am-3pm ($20.00/hr) 2nd: 3pm-11pm ($22.50/hr) What we offer: Direct Hire: This is a permanent placement, with benefits starting on day 61. 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. You Will Operating extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing production machines and equipment. 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 extrusion 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 *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com