Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Keasbey, NJ, is hiring a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor processes, adjust heat, cooling and pressures, run quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions, and troubleshoot equipment to meet customer specifications.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Process Technician.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Basic hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical-mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust settings to produce high-quality containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Conduct quality checks for bottle weights and dimensions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sidel equipment

Husky equipment

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Job description

## Production TechnicianApply: Plastipak - Keasbey, NJ: Full time: Posted Today: REQ24518As 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 blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!**As a Production Technician, 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**This Is A Great Fit If You Have:*** High School Diploma, GED or equivalent* A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Process 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**Pay & Shift*** Days: 6:30am-7:00pm (3-2-2-3 Schedule)* $25+/hr.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 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.