Extrusion & Blow Mold Operator — 12-Hour Shifts, Growth & Benefits

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in United States, Ohio, Jackson Center is hiring a manufacturing operator to run extrusion and blow-molding equipment and ensure high-quality production on a 12-hour shift schedule (3-2-2-3 with every other weekend off).

You will monitor and adjust machine settings, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance while supporting safety, reliability, and waste reduction. Training and career development are available.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.
• Mechanical inclination.
• Knowledge of extrusion or blow molding machines is a plus.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor and adjust production machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure) to ensure high-quality production.
• Troubleshoot machines and equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Check product quality checks to assure it meets customer specifications (e.g., bottle weights, dimensions).
• Collaborate with your team to drive continuous production improvements in safety, reliability, quality and waste reduction.
• Expand your skills with hands-on training and manufacturing career development opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Manufacturing equipment operation

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Tools

Extrusion machinery

Blow molding equipment

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in United States, Ohio, Jackson Center is hiring a manufacturing operator to run extrusion and blow-molding equipment and ensure high-quality production on a 12-hour shift schedule (3-2-2-3 with every other weekend off).

You will monitor and adjust machine settings, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance while supporting safety, reliability, and waste reduction. Training and career development are available.