Production Technician (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift) at Plastipak Packaging Inc.

Posted in Manufacturing 13 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Westland, Michigan





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


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


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


  • 1st: 6:48am - 3:00pm


  • 2nd: 2:48pm - 11:00pm


  • 3rd: 10:48pm - 7:00am


  • 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


  • Ability to work the following schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:48pm - 7am


  • 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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