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Manufacturing Production Technician (Night Shift)

Plastipak
Newark, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2026
As a Process Technicians you are responsible for operating and maintaining plastic injection & blow molding machines, ensuring our products meet all quality standards and customer expectations.

Shift

  • Nigh Shift: 6:45pm - 7:00am EST
  • 3 days on / 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off

Pay Range

  • $20.00 - $25.00/hour
  • Starting rate is based on experience & qualifications.

What We Offer

  • Benefit Packages: Options to select plans made to fit your family’s needs, including 401k, PTO, medical, vision & dental.
  • Stability: While other companies are laying off, we’re hiring to keep our business strong – even during uncertain economic times.
  • Advancement Opportunities: We believe in promoting from within.

You Will

  • Operating Sidel blow-molding manufacturing equipment along with Husky and Milacron injection machines.
  • Monitoring and adjusting production machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure) to keep production running smoothly.
  • Troubleshooting machines and doing basic maintenance.
  • Checking product quality to assure it meets customer specifications (e.g., bottle weights, dimensions).
  • Teaming up with your co-workers to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Learning new skills with hands-on training and career development opportunities.

You Have

  • Mechanical inclination – you like to fix things, use tools, work with your hands.
  • At least 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.
  • Knowledge of injection or blow molding machines and equipment is a plus!
  • Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems is a plus!
  • Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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

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