Plastic Production Technician - Growth & Premium Pay

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Career development & training

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in California is seeking a Production Technician to operate equipment that manufactures plastic containers for leading consumer brands.

You will monitor processes, adjust heat, water cooling, and hydraulic settings to ensure high-quality bottles in a climate-controlled facility. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and conduct quality checks on weights and dimensions, with opportunities for training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician.
• Working knowledge of injection, extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection, extrusion or blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings (heat control, water cooling temps, hydraulic pressure) to produce high-quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for weights and dimensions.
• Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction.
• Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Hydraulics & pneumatics basics

Electrical/mechanical basics

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in California is seeking a Production Technician to operate equipment that manufactures plastic containers for leading consumer brands.

You will monitor processes, adjust heat, water cooling, and hydraulic settings to ensure high-quality bottles in a climate-controlled facility. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and conduct quality checks on weights and dimensions, with opportunities for training and career advancement.