Plastipak

ProductionTechnician

$0k+ Westland, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Production Technician at Plastipak. Skills: Equipment operation, Manufacturing, Quality control. Operate manufacturing equipment. Monitor equipment settings”

What You'll Achieve.

Produce high-quality rigid plastic containers; Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met; Scrap reduction

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot equipment; Problem solve

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to work the following schedule: 1st: 6: 48am - 3: 00pm, 2nd: 2: 48pm - 11: 00pm, 3rd: 10: 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 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred

What You'll Do.

Operate manufacturing equipment

Monitor equipment settings

Adjust equipment settings

Produce plastic containers

Troubleshoot equipment

Perform preventative maintenance

Perform quality checks

Identify continuous improvement opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities

Full Job Description

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 [select 3 or 4 that suit or create your own]** * **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 **50** years & offer job stability through market uncertainty **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** * Ability to work the following schedule: **1st: 6:48am - 3:00pm, 2nd: 2:48pm - 11:00pm, 3rd: 10:48pm - 7:00am** * 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 * Hydraul

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