Day-Shift Process Technician — Climate-Controlled Plastics

Plastipak Packaging; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

EAP, Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Ins.

Disability Insurance

Disability Insurance: Short-Term &Long

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching &amp

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging in Pineville, LA is seeking a Process Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment, ensuring high-quality plastic containers for consumer brands. You will monitor and adjust heat, cooling, and hydraulic settings in a climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include running equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine maintenance while verifying product specs such as weight and dimensions to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• One year of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification or secondary education in Industrial, Electrical, Robotic, Mechanical, or Automotive Technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, 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.
• Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights and dimensions.

Education

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

Certification or Secondary Education in Industrial, Electrical, Robotic, Mechanical, or Automotive Technology

Job description

Plastipak Packaging in Pineville, LA is seeking a Process Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment, ensuring high-quality plastic containers for consumer brands. You will monitor and adjust heat, cooling, and hydraulic settings in a climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include running equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine maintenance while verifying product specs such as weight and dimensions to meet customer requirements.