Production Technician (Off Shift)

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

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 & and 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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