Resin Process Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, D,

EAP

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off (80 hours first year)

Paid Company Holidays

Dependent Care FSA

Caregiving via Care.com

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Resin Process Technician to operate extrusion and blow‑molding lines for plastic containers. You will monitor performance, adjust heat, cooling, hydraulic pressure and other settings to ensure quality while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

We offer formal and side-by-side training with growth opportunities and a stable, promoting culture. Work schedule is a 6:45 pm–7:15 am cycle with two weekends off per month in a climate‑controlled facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician.
• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of extrusion and blow-molding equipment in a climate-controlled environment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings to produce high-quality containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Lift 50 lbs

Electrical basics

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Blow molding equipment

Electrical/mechanical basics

Job description

As a Resin Process 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! Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for 28 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!

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. 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: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• A minimum of one 2 year of experience as a Manufacturing Production 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about.

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