Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging•Champaign, IL

37d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Plastipak’s Champaign facility is safe, extremely clean & climate-controlled. And, we’re a strong company in a stable industry. We’re hiring to keep up with our growth & expansion in our Champaign location. Shift:Nights 6:45pm – 7:15 am Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off 2 long-weekends per month Full time is 15 working days per month Pay: Earn $22 per hour $21 per hour + $1.00 more per hour for night shift We Offer Consistent Schedules Job Security Clean & Climate-Controlled Facility Career Growth You Will Operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment. Monitor & adjust machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure). Complete basic machine maintenance. Check product quality. Participate in training to learn new skills.

Requirements

Ability to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule cycle with every other weekend off.
Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment.
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.
Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge.
Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Measuring and Quoting
Mechanical Assembly Skills
Packaging Experience
Meets Physical Requirements
Basic Computer Skills

Responsibilities

Operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment.
Monitor & adjust machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure).
Complete basic machine maintenance.
Check product quality.
Participate in training to learn new skills.