Process Technician - Climate-Controlled Plastics Production

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Climate-controlled facility

Stability & Growth

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking a Process Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You’ll monitor processes, adjust settings, perform routine preventive maintenance, and ensure bottles meet weight and dimensional specifications.

This full-time role offers 12-hour shifts on a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule with a starting pay of $24.50 per hour plus benefits including health insurance, 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Process Technician in a high-volume setting.
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion & blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust process settings (heat, cooling, hydraulics) to meet quality specs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Ensure bottle weights and dimensions meet customer specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment knowledge

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical basics

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Sidel

Husky

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking a Process Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You’ll monitor processes, adjust settings, perform routine preventive maintenance, and ensure bottles meet weight and dimensional specifications.

This full-time role offers 12-hour shifts on a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule with a starting pay of $24.50 per hour plus benefits including health insurance, 401(k) and paid time off.