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Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift

Plasti-Pak · Westland, MI, USA ·

Pay:
$18/hour
Job type:
Full Time

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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