Plastic Production Technician: Growth & Training

Plastipak; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set Schedules

Premium pay

Clean climate-controlled facility

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Career advancement

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Production Technician to operate equipment and manufacture plastic containers for leading brands in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor, adjust settings, perform quality checks, and participate in continuous improvement with a focus on safety and reliability.

Earn $21.00 per hour with shift differentials on 2nd and night shifts; receive a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for in-house training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician on high-volume equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with production equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and 70 lbs. with a team, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection, extrusion or blow-m molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings to maintain high-quality containers.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions to meet specs.
• Collaborate with team on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Job description

Plastipak is seeking a Production Technician to operate equipment and manufacture plastic containers for leading brands in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor, adjust settings, perform quality checks, and participate in continuous improvement with a focus on safety and reliability.

Earn $21.00 per hour with shift differentials on 2nd and night shifts; receive a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for in-house training and career advancement.