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. Were also proud to be recognized as an Americas Safest Companies by EHS Today. We Offer Starting at $18/hour and up based on experience Overtime after 40 hours a week Rotational Schedules. Enjoy 12-hour rotating shifts, know your schedule for the full year and beyond Night Shift: 7:48pm - 8:00am Opportunity - Our business is growing, and we prioritize promotion from within! Convenience - We are located off of Ford Road! Premium pay & benefits 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 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 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 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 In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipaks Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. 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. Plastipak.com
