As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands.
We Offer
Starting at $18/hour and up based on experience
Overtime after 40 hours a week
Rotational Schedules: 12‑hour rotating shifts, schedule known for the full year and beyond
Night Shift: 7:48 pm – 8:00 am
Opportunity – Business growth with promotion from within
Convenience – Located off Ford Road
Premium pay & benefits
You Will
Operate a variety of extrusion & blow‑molding equipment in a clean, safe, climate‑controlled environment
Monitor equipment, making adjustments (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high‑quality rigid plastic containers
Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance
Assure customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions
Collaborate with team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction
Grow your skills through formal & side‑by‑side training, with opportunities for career advancement
You Have
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
At least one year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment used for high‑volume production
Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment preferred
Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical systems
Ability to troubleshoot & problem‑solve
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits Package
Wellness Programs
Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off – 80 hours in first year & increases thereafter
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift
Plastipak · Westland, MI, USA ·
- Pay:
- $18/hour
- Job type:
- Full Time