Night Shift Plastic Injection & Blow Molding Tech

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Newark, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Scholarship program

Travel assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain plastic injection and blow molding machines to meet quality and customer expectations. Shift: Night Shift, 6:45pm - 7:00am EST, 3 days on / 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour. Starting rate is based on experience & qualifications. Plastipak offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, PTO, health, vision & dental, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, paid

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving in a production environment.
• At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes and equipment is a plus.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate Sidel blow-molding equipment and Husky/Milacron injection machines.
• Monitor and adjust production settings (heat, cooling, hydraulic pressure) to keep lines running.
• Troubleshoot machines and perform basic maintenance.
• Inspect products for weight and dimensional quality to meet specs.
• Collaborate with teammates to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Learn new skills through hands-on training and career development.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

1+ year exp

Injection molding

Blow molding

Troubleshooting

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain plastic injection and blow molding machines to meet quality and customer expectations. Shift: Night Shift, 6:45pm - 7:00am EST, 3 days on / 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour. Starting rate is based on experience & qualifications. Plastipak offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, PTO, health, vision & dental, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, paid