Machine Operator- Nights

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in East Longmeadow seeks a Process Technician to operate equipment for manufacturing high-quality plastic containers. The role involves monitoring equipment settings, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine maintenance in a clean environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. The job offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Extrusion equipment knowledge

Blow molding equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Machine OperatorApplylocations: Plastipak - East Longmeadow, MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ23950As a Process Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At our company, we take pride in maintaining our high standards for quality products & a positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.**We Offer*** **Set Schedules**: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!* **Stability & Growth:** We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!* **Stability:** Our business is prosperous and we're not laying off - we're hiring!* **Advancement:** We prioritize promotion from within!**You Will*** Operate a variety of top-of-the-line 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* Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction* Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement**You Have*** Ability to work the following schedule: 6:45 am/pm - 7:15 am/pm on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent* A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production 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* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation**You’ll Earn*** $19.00-$24.00, based on experience* Night shift includes a shift differential of $.50As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:* Wellness Programs* Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision* EAP, Employee Assistance Program* Life Insurance* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance* Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term* Accidental Insurance* Critical Illness Insurance* Hospital Indemnity Insurance* 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature* Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases* Paid Company Holidays* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Caregiving via Care.com* Pet Insurance* Tuition Assistance Program* Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program* Travel Assistance* Employee Discount Programs### *\*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements*Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer