Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift

As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. We Offer Starting at $18/hour and up based on experience Overtime after 40 hours a week Rotational Schedules: 12‑hour rotating shifts, schedule known for the full year and beyond Night Shift: 7:48 pm – 8:00 am Opportunity – Business growth with promotion from within Convenience – Located off Ford Road Premium pay & benefits You Will Operate a variety of extrusion & blow‑molding equipment in a clean, safe, climate‑controlled environment Monitor equipment, making adjustments (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high‑quality rigid plastic containers Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance Assure customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions Collaborate with team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction Grow your skills through formal & side‑by‑side training, with opportunities for career advancement You Have High School Diploma, GED or equivalent At least one 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 Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical systems Ability to troubleshoot & problem‑solve Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation Benefits Package Wellness Programs Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance Accidental Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing Paid Time Off – 80 hours in first year & increases thereafter 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plasti-Pak