Manufacturing Technician 3rd Shift

Plastipak • Alsip, IL

1d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician operates equipment to manufacture rigid plastic containers for leading consumer brands. The role involves working with extrusion and blow-molding equipment, monitoring and adjusting machine settings to meet product quality standards, troubleshooting equipment, performing routine preventative maintenance, and completing quality checks. The technician also works with the team to identify improvements focused on safety, reliability, quality, and scrap reduction. This is a third-shift position scheduled from 11:50 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with a $1 shift differential. The stated pay range is $21.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment working with equipment used for high-volume production.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of extrusion or blow-molding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of extrusion and blow-molding manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust settings such as heat control, water cooling temperatures, and hydraulic pressure to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Perform quality checks, including checking bottle weights and dimensions, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Work with the team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality, and scrap reduction.

Benefits

• Wellness programs.
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and 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 a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED