Machine Operator- Nights

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in East Longmeadow, MA is seeking a Process Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment, monitor settings for high-quality containers, and perform routine quality checks on weights and dimensions.

You will troubleshoot issues, participate in preventative maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a safety-focused, climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust heat, cooling, and hydraulic settings to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions.
• Identify safety, reliability, quality, and scrap reduction opportunities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical basics

Job description

As 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 night 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 pm - 7:15 am 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 $.50 As 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 In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com