Manufacturing Production Technician

at Plastipak

Record last updated: 6/5/2026 6:49:55 PM

Current Days Open
65
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$22.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$23.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
107
First Seen
2/18/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$22.00 (Hourly)
6/5/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$23.00 (Hourly)
6/5/2026

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Full 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. Were also proud to be recognized as one of Americas Safest Companies by EHS Today. Shift: Nights 6:45 pm 7 am Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off 2 long-weekends per month Full time is 15 working days per month Pay: Earn $23 Per Hour Earn $22 an hour $1.00 for night shift We Offer: Convenience. We are located right off Pulaski Highway! Premium pay & benefits! You Will: Operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment. Monitor machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure). Complete basic machine maintenance. Check visual quality checks and complete corresponding data entry in SAP Participate in training to learn new skills. You Have: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment. Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment. Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge. Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 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

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