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

Overview As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. You will work in a clean, safe and climate‑controlled environment to produce high‑quality rigid plastic containers. Responsibilities Operate top‑of‑the‑line extrusion and blow‑molding manufacturing equipment. Monitor equipment and adjust settings—including heat control, water cooling temperatures and hydraulic pressure—to maintain quality standards. Perform troubleshooting, routine preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently. Conduct quality checks for specifications such as bottle weights and dimensions to meet customer requirements. Collaborate with the team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality, and scrap reduction. Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician in high‑volume production. Working knowledge of extrusion or blow‑molding equipment preferred. Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical mechanics. Ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually or 70 lbs. as a team lift. Schedule 12‑hour shifts with a rotating 2‑week standard schedule: 3 days followed by 4 days for a total of 15 working days per month. First shift: 6:48 am – 3:00 pm. Second shift: 2:48 pm – 11:00 pm. Third shift: 10:48 pm – 7:00 am. Compensation Base pay of $18 per hour & up, based on experience. Benefits Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance (Short‑Term & Long‑Term) Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) Plan with company matching contribution & profit sharing Paid Time Off – 80 hours within first year, with subsequent increases Paid Company Holidays Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Caregiving via Care.com Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance Program Scholarship Program for sons and daughters Travel Assistance Employee Discount Programs Equal Opportunity Employer Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plastipak Packaging, Inc