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
Up to $18.00/hour and 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:
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products. A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.
As part of a team driven by innovation and committed to sustainability, associates support our operations around the globe allowing us to provide packaging for some of the world’s most recognized and respected brands.
Guided by solid values and principles, Plastipak is an organization of opportunities. We are proud to invest in our associates—offering a safe, positive and collaborative environment where they can succeed and grow their careers.
From technicians and engineers to operators and analysts, Plastipak has countless rewarding and challenging opportunities available for those seeking a career in the packaging industry. Explore a career at Plastipak for the opportunity to improve the way consumers experience packaging worldwide.
For more information about Plastipak, visit plastipak.com.
