Production Technician: Climate-Controlled Plant & Growth

Plastipak Packaging; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage, including M

Tuition Assistance Program

401(k) Plan, with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging in California seeks a Production Technician to operate and monitor high-volume plastic container equipment in a climate-controlled facility. You will perform quality checks and participate in safety-focused improvements within a team environment.

The role offers paid shifts with a base $21+ per hour, second and night shift differentials, and in-house training plus tuition reimbursement after 3 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing production technician experience.
• Experience with injection, extrusion or blow molding preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. individually and 70 lbs. with a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of top-of-the-line injection, extrusion or blow-molding equipment in a clean, safe environment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Perform quality checks for specifications such as bottle weights and dimensions to meet Plastipak standards.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities focusing on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction.
• Grow skills through formal and on-the-job training with opportunities for career advancement.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Plastipak Packaging in California seeks a Production Technician to operate and monitor high-volume plastic container equipment in a climate-controlled facility. You will perform quality checks and participate in safety-focused improvements within a team environment.

The role offers paid shifts with a base $21+ per hour, second and night shift differentials, and in-house training plus tuition reimbursement after 3 months.