Production Technician (8-hours; 2nd

plastipak; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment for high-volume plastic containers. You will monitor equipment, adjust heat and cooling settings, and perform quality checks in a climate-controlled facility.

The role offers a stable, growth-oriented environment with formal and on-the-job training, opportunities for career advancement, and comprehensive benefits. Salary starts at $18 per hour and scales with experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical/mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and 70 lbs. with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion & blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust settings to produce high-quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks for bottle weights and dimensions.
• Collaborate with team to identify safety, reliability and scrap-reduction improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

• Set Schedules: 8- hours
• 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 50 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty

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: 2nd: 2:48pm - 11:00pm, 3rd: 10:48pm - 7:00am
• 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 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

$ 18 & up, based on experience

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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