Production Technician (3rd Shift) at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in 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 $18/hour and overtime after 40 hours a week




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




• 3rd shift: 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

• 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

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.