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Packaging and Containers, Plastics Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing

Manufacturing Technician 3rd Shift

Alsip, ILOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$21–$23 /hrPosted 1 day agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • 3rd Shift
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • plastic containers
  • extrusion
  • blow-molding
  • equipment operation
  • quality checks
  • preventative maintenance
  • troubleshoot
  • problem solve

Role summary

Plastipak is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for their 3rd shift operations. This role involves operating and monitoring extrusion and blow-molding equipment to produce high-quality plastic containers. Responsibilities include making equipment adjustments, troubleshooting issues, performing preventative maintenance, conducting quality checks, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, reliability, quality, and scrap reduction. A minimum of one year of manufacturing experience with high-volume production equipment is required. Experience with extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred.

As a Manufacturing 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:

  • Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
  • Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 40 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!
  • Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!

As a Manufacturing Technician, You Will:

  • Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment
  • 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

This Is A Great Fit If You Have:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment working with equipment used for high-volume production
  • Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred
  • Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve

Pay & Shift

$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr (Depending on experience)

  • 3rd: 11:50p-8:00am ($1 shift differential)

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

  • Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
  • EAP, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
  • Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & 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

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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