Manufacturing Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Champaign, IL is hiring a Manufacturing Production Technician to operate and monitor extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines on a rotating 12-hour night shift.

You will adjust process parameters, perform basic machine maintenance, check product quality and participate in on-the-job training to learn new skills. The role offers a clean, climate-controlled facility and solid benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.
• Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment.
• Monitor & adjust machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure).
• Complete basic machine maintenance.
• Check product quality.
• Participate in training to learn new skills.

Skills

High-volume production

Machine operation

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

## Manufacturing Production TechnicianApply: Plastipak - Champaign, IL: Full time: Posted Today: REQ24606Plastipak’s Champaign facility is safe, extremely clean & climate-controlled. And, we’re a strong company in a stable industry. We’re hiring to keep up with our growth & expansion in our Champaign location.**Shift:** **Nights 6:45pm – 7:15 am*** Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off* 2 long-weekends per month* Full time is 15 working days per month**Pay: Earn $22 per hour*** $21 per hour* + $1.00 more per hour for night shift**We Offer*** **Consistent Schedules*** **Job Security*** **Clean & Climate-Controlled Facility*** **Career Growth****You Will*** Operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment.* Monitor & adjust machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure).* Complete basic machine maintenance.* Check product quality.* Participate in training to learn new skills.**You Have:*** Ability to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule cycle with every other weekend off.* Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment.* Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.* Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge.* Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.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*