Manufacturing Production Technician

Plastipak•Havre de Grace, MD

About The Position

As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. The company emphasizes high-quality products and a positive team culture and has been recognized by EHS Today as one of America’s Safest Companies. The position offers day and night shifts, with a standard rotating schedule of three days on, two days off, two days on, and three days off. This schedule provides two long weekends per month. Full time is 15 working days per month. Pay is listed as $23 per hour and also as $22 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for the night shift. The role involves operating extrusion, injection, or blow-molding machines and equipment; monitoring machine settings; completing basic maintenance and visual quality checks; entering corresponding data in SAP; and participating in training to learn new skills.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment.
  • At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines and equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Operate extrusion, injection, or blow-molding machines and equipment.
  • Monitor machine settings, including heat control, water cooling temperatures, and hydraulic pressure.
  • Complete basic machine maintenance.
  • Perform visual quality checks and enter corresponding data in SAP.
  • Participate in training to learn new skills.

Benefits

  • Wellness programs.
  • Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Life insurance.
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Accidental insurance.
  • Critical illness insurance.
  • Hospital indemnity insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature.
  • Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with 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.
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