Process Technician

As a Process Technician 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)

• Direct hire, permanent placement with benefits starting on day 61.
• 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing.
• Paid time off: 80 hours in the first year with subsequent increases.
• Company holidays, paid sick and paid vacation days.
• Health, dental and vision insurance; EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health.
• Pet insurance, tuition assistance, sons and daughters scholarship program, travel assistance and employee discount programs (subject to eligibility).

• 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.

• 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.

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.