3rd Shift Manufacturing Technician — Growth & Benefits

Plastipak; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak in Alsip, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding lines, producing high-quality plastic containers for leading consumer brands.

You will monitor equipment, adjust settings, perform preventative maintenance, and conduct quality checks to ensure bottles meet specifications in a clean, controlled environment. Growth within Plastipak is encouraged through internal promotions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience with high-volume equipment.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings (heat, cooling, hydraulic pressure) to ensure quality bottles.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Execute quality checks for bottle weights and dimensions to match specs.
• Collaborate with team to identify safety, reliability, and scrap-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Extrusion & blow molding equipment

Job description

Plastipak in Alsip, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding lines, producing high-quality plastic containers for leading consumer brands.

You will monitor equipment, adjust settings, perform preventative maintenance, and conduct quality checks to ensure bottles meet specifications in a clean, controlled environment. Growth within Plastipak is encouraged through internal promotions.