Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Plant City, FL is seeking a Production Technician to operate state-of-the-art blow molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor settings, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure product quality with tests on bottle weights and dimensions.

The role offers 12-hour night shifts with a rotating schedule, a starting pay of $20 per hour plus a $0.75 night differential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing production experience with equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on production lines.

Responsibilities

• Operate blow molding and related equipment in a clean, climate‑controlled plant.
• Monitor settings (temperature, cooling, hydraulic pressure) to ensure quality.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshoot issues promptly.
• Conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions to meet specs.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Injection equipment

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical basics

Job description

## Production TechnicianApply: Plastipak - Plant City, FL: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: REQ24578As 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* **Comfort:** Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!* **State-of-the-Art Equipment:** Work with our top of the line injection, blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!**You Will*** Operate a variety of top-of-the-line 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 Nights 6:45 om - 7:15 am** 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* 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 injection equipment is preferred* Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge* Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodatio**You’ll Earn*** $20 & up, based on experience* Night shift includes a shift differential of $0.75As 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 EmployerIn 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.