Production Tech

Plastipak; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dı

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak in Ottumwa, IA produces plastic containers for leading consumer brands. A strong focus on quality products and a positive team culture drives our success.

As a Production Technician, you will operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility, perform quality checks, and collaborate with teammates to drive safety and continuous improvement. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician in high-volume production.
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical mechanical basic knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks for bottle weights and dimensions to meet specifications.
• Identify opportunities for safety, reliability, quality, and scrap reduction as a team.
• Grow skills through formal and on-the-job training and pursue advancement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical 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

• Stability: Our business is prosperous and we're not laying off - we're hiring!
• Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for 10 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty
• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
• Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!

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 the following schedule:1st or 3rd shift, Monday-Friday
• 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

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