Blow Molding Production Tech: 12-Hour Shifts

Plastipak; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance: Short-Term &

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Plan, with Company Matching &

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Dependent Care FSA

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in New Jersey is hiring a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment, producing plastic containers for major brands. You will monitor settings, perform adjustments, and ensure product quality in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

The role offers a 12-hour shift schedule with a 3-2-2-3 rotation and a starting pay of $25+ per hour. Plastipak emphasizes internal growth, safety, and comprehensive benefits for associates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Process Technician working with equipment used for high-volume production.
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical basics

Quality checks

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Quality control instruments

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in New Jersey is hiring a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment, producing plastic containers for major brands. You will monitor settings, perform adjustments, and ensure product quality in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

The role offers a 12-hour shift schedule with a 3-2-2-3 rotation and a starting pay of $25+ per hour. Plastipak emphasizes internal growth, safety, and comprehensive benefits for associates.