Plastipak - Westland, MI, USA
34 days ago
Production Technician - 8 Hour Shift

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 Offer

Up to $17.50/hour and overtime after 40 hours a week

Set Schedules. Enjoy 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday

1st shift: 6:48am - 3:00pm

2nd shift: 2:48pm - 11:00pm

Opportunity - Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!

Convenience - We are located off of Ford Road!

Premium pay & benefits

You Will

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

You Have

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

Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred

Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge

Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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