Production Technician (Night Shift)

plastipak; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Production Technician in New Jersey to operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility, supporting the production of high-quality plastic containers for leading brands.

You will monitor equipment, adjust heat, water cooling, hydraulics and electrical controls to meet specifications, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine preventative maintenance while ensuring bottles meet weight and dimensional tolerances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Process Technician in high-volume production.
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical/mechanical basics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor and adjust settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure) to produce high-quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Perform quality checks for bottle weights and dimensions to meet specs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Hydraulics/pneumatics basics

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

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: 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