Plastipak · 14 hours ago
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Plastipak GBTC - Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPlastipak is a leading manufacturer of plastic containers, recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies. They are seeking a Production Technician to operate equipment, monitor production quality, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts in a clean and safe environment.
Plastics
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Ability to work the following schedule: [Edit to Suit] 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
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 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Working knowledge of extrusion or blow molding equipment
Benefits
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
Company
Plastipak
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Plotzke
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President Finance
Bob O'Donnell
Chief Legal Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
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