Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift at Plastipak Holdings Westland, MI

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 37,440 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, &n

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak Holdings in Westland, MI is seeking a Production Technician on a 12-hour rotating shift to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment, ensuring high-quality plastic containers.

You will monitor processes, perform routine maintenance, and conduct quality checks while supporting safety and continuous improvement initiatives. Training and career advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience on production lines.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment to manufacture plastic containers.
• Monitor processes and adjust settings for quality and efficiency.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions.
• Support safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Participate in training and take advantage of career growth opportunities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Quality checks

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift job at Plastipak Holdings. Westland, MI.

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!
• Premium pay & benefits

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
• 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