Process Technician - Climate-Controlled Plastics & Growth

1000 Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Scholarship Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. The role focuses on producing plastic containers for major brands and maintaining strict quality standards.

You will monitor and fine-tune equipment, troubleshoot issues, and participate in ongoing safety and efficiency improvements. A 1-year production background and ability to lift up to 50 lbs (70 lbs with a team) are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician.
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings (heat, water cooling, hydraulic pressure) to ensure high-quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Perform quality checks for bottle weights and dimensions to meet customer specs.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction.

Skills

Basic hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. The role focuses on producing plastic containers for major brands and maintaining strict quality standards.

You will monitor and fine-tune equipment, troubleshoot issues, and participate in ongoing safety and efficiency improvements. A 1-year production background and ability to lift up to 50 lbs (70 lbs with a team) are required.