Production Technician (Night Shift)

Plastipak; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Production Technician to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled plant in New Jersey. You will monitor processes, adjust settings, and perform routine maintenance to ensure high-quality, tight-tolerance plastic containers for consumer brands.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in manufacturing. Night shift 6:30pm–7:00am with starting pay of $25+ per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year as Manufacturing Process Technician in high-volume production.
• Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and basic electrical/mechanical concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust process settings (heat, cooling, hydraulic pressure) to ensure quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions to meet specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical/mechanical basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion & 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 : 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!

As a Production Technician, 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

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
• 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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