Production Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shifts

Climate controlled facility

Growth opportunities

Equipment training

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Production Technician to operate blow molding and extrusion equipment to produce plastic containers for consumer brands in a climate-controlled facility.

You will monitor and adjust equipment, perform basic maintenance, conduct quality checks, and collaborate with the team on safety and continuous improvement. 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule, competitive pay starting at $20 per hour plus a night differential, and comprehensive benefits are offered in Florida.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician with high-volume production equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of blow molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings to produce high-quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks for specifications such as bottle weights and dimensions.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction.
• Grow skills through formal and side-by-side training with opportunities for career advancement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Injection equipment

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
• 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 $0.75

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

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