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Production Technician (8-hours; 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

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Plastipak Careers

Westland, MI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/7/2026

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Production Technician (8-hours; 1st, 2nd, 3rd) Plastipak Careers
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1 Westland, MI Job Details Full-time $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Profit sharing AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Equipment malfunction troubleshooting High school diploma or GED Pneumatic systems Technical troubleshooting support Hydraulics Manufacturing company experience 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 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 You'll Earn $ 18 & up, based on experience 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 In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.