Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift

Plastipak Packaging Inc. in; Westland (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plastic manufacturing industry is seeking a Production Technician. This role involves operating advanced manufacturing equipment in a safe environment, ensuring product quality, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

EAP, Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings for quality production.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and quality checks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Mechanical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Extrusion Equipment

Blow Molding 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

Up to $18.00/hour and overtime after 40 hours a week

Rotational Schedules. Enjoy 12-hour rotating shifts, know your schedule for the full year and beyond

Night Shift: 7:48pm - 8:00am

Opportunity - Our business is growing, and we prioritize promotion from within!

Convenience - We are located off of Ford Road!

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

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

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• 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
• 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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