Production Technician (Off Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Set Schedules

Premium pay

Clean climate-controlled facility

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Career advancement

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Production Technician to operate equipment and manufacture plastic containers for leading brands in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will monitor, adjust settings, perform quality checks, and participate in continuous improvement with a focus on safety and reliability.

Earn $21.00 per hour with shift differentials on 2nd and night shifts; receive a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for in-house training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician on high-volume equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with production equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and 70 lbs. with a team, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection, extrusion or blow-m molding equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings to maintain high-quality containers.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Conduct quality checks on bottle weights and dimensions to meet specs.
• Collaborate with team on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Injection molding equipment

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
• Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
• Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!
• Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!
• Development: In-house training and tuition reimbursement available after 3 months of service.

You Will

• Operate a variety of top-of-the-line injection, extrusion or 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: Monday through Friday on 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends as needed
• 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 injection, 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

• $21.00 per hour & up, based on experience
• Shift Differential: 2nd shift: $0.75 per hour; Night shift: $1.25 per hour

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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