Production Technician (Night Shift)

Plastipak; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak in Port Reading, NJ, is looking for a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment, producing high quality plastic containers for leading brands in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor equipment, adjust heat, water cooling, hydraulics and electrical controls, perform routine maintenance, and conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions.

The role requires at least 1 year of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or GED;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Process Technician in high-volume production.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings to produce high-quality bottles.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Perform quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions.

Skills

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical/mechanical basics

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Sidel equipment

Husky 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: 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!
• 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

• Nights: 6:30pm-7:00am (3-2-2-3 Schedule)
• $25+/hr.

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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