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Plastipak Packaging, Inc Production Technician (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift) - REQ17473 in Westland, Michigan
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. Were also proud to be recognized as an Americas 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 In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipaks Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.
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