Production Technician - 2nd Shift

Production Technician - 8h 2nd Shift – Plastipak

As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At Plastipak, we maintain high quality standards and a positive team culture. We’re proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

• Up to $18.00/hour plus overtime after 40 hours a week
• 2nd Shift: 3 PM – 11 PM, Monday – Friday
• Opportunities for promotion from within as the business grows
• Convenient location off of Ford Road
• Premium pay and benefits package (see below)

• Operate extrusion and blow‑molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe and climate‑controlled environment
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high‑quality rigid plastic containers
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance
• Ensure customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications such as bottle weights and dimensions
• Collaborate with the team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction
• Grow your skills through formal and on‑the‑job training, with opportunities for career advancement

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with high‑volume production equipment
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow‑molding equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical/ mechanical systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Wellness Programs
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Insurance, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Paid Time Off – 80 hours in first year, increases thereafter
• Paid Company Holidays and Sick Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Discount Programs and Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance, travel assistance and other benefits subject to eligibility

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