Plastic Machine Technician - Night Shift

Radius Packaging; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Packaging is seeking a Plastic Machine Technician for the night shift with a strong emphasis on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting. This full-time role includes operating molding machines, adhering to quality regulations, and a commitment to safety. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $23.00 and a sign-on bonus, with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance schedule: 4 day work week

Holiday and Team Member celebrations with free meals & snacks

Quarterly Bonuses & Paid Vacation

Collaborative and friendly culture where everyone matters

Competitive salary & benefit package

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of technical processing, maintenance or troubleshooting experience.
• Comfortable lifting up to 30lbs and working in warm and cool temps.

Responsibilities

• Operate both blow-molding and injection molding machines.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot machines.
• Adhere to GMP, Food Safety, and Quality regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Technical processing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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$1,000 Sign-on bonus for night shift

*Rehires not eligible for bonus and Bonus cannot come through a recruiting agency*

Starting pay: Minimum $23.00/hour

How do our shifts work? Full time status | 4 Days on 4 Days Off

Night Shift: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

Schedule: 4 Days per week and Benefits Eligible

Additional Hours of Overtime Available

At Radius Packaging, we prioritize our employees' growth, collaboration, and well-being. Our culture is rooted in our Values and Guiding Principles - The Radius Way: Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. We are a recent recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award, which recognized us for our commitment to fostering a supportive workplace environment and nurturing a strong company culture. We were specifically honored for our continuing education initiatives, recognition programs, engaging employee events and opportunities for career advancement. Radius Packaging has also been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024 and 2025.

Outstanding Company Culture

Radius Packaging credits their success to putting people first- both its members and its customers. Celebrating its 53rd anniversary, Radius Packaging creates an environment focused on collaboration, innovation and hard work, where members are excited to learn and grow. Through various events, educational resources, committees, clubs and programs, members find more than just a job at Radius, but a community that prioritizes each members' financial, mental, physical and emotional needs. Radius is proud to continuously invest in their member sand provide them with opportunities to pursue their passions at work, at home and in their communities.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• Operate both blow-molding and injection molding machines
• Troubleshoot and adjust machines
• Perform routine maintenance
• Adhere to customer specifications and work safely
• Must demonstrate safe work practices and competency to drive a powered industrial truck
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies
• LEVEL 1:
• Run 1 molding machine platform and other support auxiliary equipment to ensure containers are produced within customer specification. A level 1 Machine Technician will perform routine and reactive equipment maintenance to increase productivity and uptime.
• Great introduction for those interested in a technical career path
• Progression program in place to promote Machine Technicians to Level 2, Level 3 and the Lead MT Role
  

Perks

• Work-life balance schedule: 4 day work week
• Holiday and Team Member celebrations with free meals & snacks
• Quarterly Bonuses & Paid Vacation
• Collaborative and friendly culture where everyone matters
• We are proud of the work we do and are only growing in our industry
• Competitive salary & benefit package
• Don’t miss your chance to become part of a growing, family-oriented company!
  
  

Radius Packaging is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications (knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• At least 1 year of technical processing, maintenance or troubleshooting experience
• High School diploma or GED and equivalent reading, writing, basic math, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and high level of comfort operating press machinery.
• Capable of working independently, self-sufficiently, and productively with little supervision.
• Eager to support fellow members in keeping the facility and its equipment clean, neat, and well-maintained.
• Familiarity with basic computer functions and Microsoft office applications.
• Experience using Apple iPad devices and applications preferred.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Active, multi-tasker, and can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable lifting up to 30lbs and working in warm and cool temps.
• Dependable and on time.
• Must be able to embrace Radius culture

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging & Containers

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