Production Technician

Plastipak•Highlands, TX

6d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production 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 are seeking a candidate that has experience operating a NISSEI Machine. We Offer Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate! Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty! Stability: Our business is prosperous and we're not laying off - we're hiring! Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 30 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within! Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills! Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled! 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!

Requirements

Ability to work the following schedule: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
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