Manufacturing Technician

Plastipak; Medina (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring Manufacturing Technicians for its Medina facility. This is a Direct Hire position featuring paid training, job security, and numerous benefits including 401k, medical insurance, and career advancement opportunities. Applicants should have mechanical inclination and at least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

401k with company matching

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.
• Knowledge of extrusion or blow molding machines is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operating extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing production machines.
• Monitoring and adjusting production machine settings.
• Checking product quality to meet customer specifications.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

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Looking for a great-paying job in a safe & supportive work environment? Plastipak is hiring Manufacturing Technicians at our facility in Medina, OH. These are Direct Hire positions that offer paid training and opportunities for advancement.

What's In It For You

• Direct Hire - Permanent placement that offers 401k, PTO and medical benefits
• Job security you can count on – While other companies are laying off, we’re hiring to keep our business strong – even during uncertain economic times.
• Career growth – We promote from within, so you can move up in the company.
  
  

What does a Manufacturing Technician do?

• Operating extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing production machines and equipment.
• Monitoring and adjusting production machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure) to keep production running smoothly.
• Troubleshooting machines and doing basic maintenance.
• Checking product quality to assure it meets customer specifications (e.g., bottle weights, dimensions).
• Teaming up with your co-workers to find smarter ways to do things.
• Learning new skills with hands-on training and career development opportunities.
  
  

To Be a Manufacturing Technician, You'll Need

• Mechanical inclination – you like to fix things, use tools, work with your hands.
• At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.
• Knowledge of extrusion or blow molding machines and equipment is a plus!
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Choose Your Shift

3-2-2-3 Schedule (3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off)

• Days: 8am-8pm ($20/hr)
• Nights: 8pm-8am ($22/hr)
  
  

Mon-Fri

• 1st: 7am-3pm ($20/hr)
• 2nd: 3pm-11pm ($22.50/hr)
• 3rd: 11pm-7am ($22/hr)
  
  

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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