Production Technician

Plastipak; Highlands (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak in Highlands, Texas is seeking a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor settings, perform quality checks, and help maintain high production standards for plastic containers.

The role offers 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule with a clear path for growth within a long-standing, safety-conscious company. Competitive pay starts at $21 per hour with a night differential and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust settings to ensure high-quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Verify bottle weights and dimensions meet specifications.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality, and scrap reduction.
• Participate in training and career development initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 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 over 30 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty
• Advancement: 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 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: 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 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 extrusion or blow molding 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 accommodation

You’ll Earn

• $21 & up, based on experience
• Night shift includes a shift differential of $.50

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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