Process Technician Days - $20.50

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a climate-controlled facility. You will ensure quality, perform routine maintenance, and support safety initiatives.

We offer 12-hour shifts on a 3-on/2-off, rotating schedule with premium pay and opportunities for advancement. A high school diploma and at least 1 year of production experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician with high-volume production equipment.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion & blow-molding equipment in a climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust settings to ensure high-quality bottle production.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions to meet specifications.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for safety, reliability, and scrap reduction.
• Participate in training and growth opportunities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Hydraulics basics

Job description

As a Production 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! Stability: Our business is prosperous and we're not laying off - we're hiring! Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for 50 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within! Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills! 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!

Responsibilities

• 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
• Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction
• Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement

You Have Ability to work on days the following schedule: 6:45am - 7:15pm on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn $20.00p/h & up, based on experience Night shift includes a shift differential of $0.30

Benefits

• 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

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Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com