Manufacturing Technician 2nd or 3rd Shift

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Alsip (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision

401(k) Plan with company match

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Alsip, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for 2nd or 3rd shift to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment. You will monitor machines, adjust settings, and perform preventative maintenance.

We value safety, quality, and teamwork. With a high school diploma and at least 1 year manufacturing experience, you will help meet customer specs and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience with high-volume production equipment preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings (heat, water cooling, hydraulic pressure) to ensure quality.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and quality checks on bottles, weights, and dimensions.
• Contribute to safety, reliability, quality and scrap-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding

Job description

## Manufacturing Technician 2nd or 3rd ShiftApply: Plastipak - Alsip, IL: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 26, 2026 (15 days left to apply): REQ24470As a Manufacturing 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:*** **Stability & Growth:** We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!* **State-of-the-Art Equipment:** Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!* ***Opportunity:*** Advance your skills & career as we look to promote from within!**As a Manufacturing Technician, 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**This Is A Great Fit If You Have:*** High School Diploma, GED or equivalent* A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment working with equipment used for high-volume production* Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred* Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve**Pay & Shift**$20.00/hr - $22.00/hr (Depending on experience)* 2nd: 3:50pm-12:00am ($1 shift differential)* 3rd: 11:50p-8:00am ($1 shift differential)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