Process Technician

Plastipak; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shifts

Rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule

Climate-controlled facility

Top-of-the-line equipment

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Process Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding lines in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor equipment, adjust heat and cooling, and perform preventative maintenance to keep production within specs.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience, familiarity with extrusion or blow molding equipment, and basic hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical/mechanical knowledge. This role offers a stable, team-oriented environment and room for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Process Technician.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical/mechanical basics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust heat, water cooling, hydraulic pressure to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Run quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions to meet specs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Problem solving

Quality checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

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: 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
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• 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
• Caregiving via Care.com
• 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

In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.