Process Technician

Plastipak Packaging Inc. in; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pineville is seeking a Process Technician to operate advanced manufacturing equipment for plastic containers. This role offers fixed schedules with job stability, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team that values quality and safety in a clean, climate-controlled environment.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating production equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings for quality production.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

As a Process 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

• Set Schedules : Fixed shift assignments on days or nights (no back and forth!) and a 2-week rotating schedule pattern, working 12hr shifts, equates to only 15 working days per month as a full-time associate!
• Peace of Mind: We've been in the community for 20 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty
• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
• Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!

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

You Have

• Ability to work the following schedule: 6:45am - 7:15pm or 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off. This equates to two 3-day weekends off every month!
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience operating production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• 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
• 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

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