Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Plastipak Production Technicians maintain & operate equipment to manufacture a variety of plastic containers in a clean & safe work environment. Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture.

We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: 12-hour shifts & a standard rotating schedule with 12-14 days off & 2 long-weekends every month!
• Climate Controlled Facilities: We're warm in the winter & cool in the summer!
• Opportunity: Advance your skills & career as we look to promote from within!
• Benefit Packages: Options to select plans made to fit your family’s needs!

As a Production Technician, You Will:

• Operate blow molding production equipment in a safe manner
• Monitor production & make adjustments to equipment, as needed
• Perform a variety of tasks, such as inspect & remove plastic containers with visual defects or packaging products for distribution
• Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

To be a Production Technician, You’ll Need

• Able to work 12 hour shift on a 3-2-2-3 schedule
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Mechanical/Technical experience in a manufacturing setting
• Physical requirement includes ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

Pay & Shift

• Nights: 6:30pm-7:00am (3-2-2-3 Schedule)

• $24/hr

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Injection Molding Experience
• Blow Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine
• Extrusion Machine
• Blow Molding Machine