Manufacturing Technician

Plastipak•Alsip, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing 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: Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty! State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies! Opportunity: Advance your skills & career as we look to promote from within!

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment working with equipment used for high-volume production

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred
Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve

Responsibilities

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