Process Technician

Plastipak; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Woodbridge Township, NJ is seeking a Process Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor and adjust settings to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers and perform routine maintenance.

Night shift 6:30pm–7:00am on a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule, with pay of $24.50+ per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a full-time associate position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Manufacturing Process Technician in high-volume production.
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings (heat control, water cooling temps, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Ensure Plastipak customer requirements by performing quality checks for bottle weights & dimensions.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Woodbridge Township, NJ 08832

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: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
• Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
• Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!

As a Process Technician, 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

This Is A Great Fit If You Have:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Process Technician working with equipment used for high-volume production
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred
• Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve

Pay & Shift

• Nights: 6:30pm-7:00am (3-2-2-3 Schedule)
• $24.50+/hr, depending on exprience

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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