Production Technician

Plastipak•Westland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At Plastipak, we take pride in maintaining high standards for quality products and a positive team culture, and are recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. We offer set 12-hour shifts with a rotating 2-week standard schedule (3 days, then 4 days), totaling 15 working days a month as a full-time associate. The company emphasizes stability and growth through a strong promote-from-within business practice, offering job security even through market uncertainty. Plastipak has been in the community for 50 years and is a prosperous business that is hiring, not laying off. Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. It operates over 60 sites globally with more than 6,000 employees. Plastipak is a family-owned company that prioritizes its people, offering a place to build a future and a career.

Requirements

Ability to work the following schedule: 2:48pm - 11:00pm
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment used for high-volume production
Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge
Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred

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
Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement