Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Highlands (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Texas Highlands is seeking a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor processes and adjust settings to produce high-quality plastic containers for leading brands.

The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and continuous improvement, with on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement. Competitive pay includes a night-shift differential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing production.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment.
• Monitor and adjust settings (heat, cooling, hydraulic pressure) to meet specs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 are seeking a candidate that has experience operating a NISSEI Machine.We OfferSet 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 over 30 years & offer job stability through market uncertaintyAdvancement: We prioritize promotion from within!Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!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!You WillOperate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environmentMonitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containersTroubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenanceAssure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensionsJoin with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reductionGrow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancementYou HaveAbility to work the following schedule: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm 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 weekendHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalentA minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment used for high-volume productionWorking knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferredHydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledgeAbility to troubleshoot & problem solveAbility to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodationYou’ll Earn$21 & up, based on experienceNight shift includes a shift differential of $.50As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Care.comPet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak 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.