Maintenance Technician

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - Havre de Grace, MD Until 8/23/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 3, 2026 Last posted June 3, 2026
Job description
Bring your industrial maintenance skills to Plastipak, a global leader in the design & manufacture of rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage, cleaning & other household products you use every day.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Havre de Grace, MD

Pay: $27 - $38+ per hour, based on experience

What’s in it for you:

  • Rewards: Get paid well for your valuable skills.

  • Stability: Our business is strong & continues to grow. Enjoy peace of mind in a recession-resilient industry.

  • Opportunity: Through our Plastipak Academy, we provide exceptional ongoing training & certification support.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Perform maintenance for either extrusion or blow molding manufacturing equipment to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations

  • Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures

  • Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution

  • Participates in reactive maintenance

  • Assure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices & procedures

  • Grow your knowledge and skills through a wide variety of training & on-the-job experiences, positioning you for internal promotions

Requirements:

  • Able to work either a 12 hour day shift or a 12 hour night shift, rotating schedule 3-2-2-3

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

  • 3 years of Industrial Maintenance experience required

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics

  • Welding/fabrication experience a plus

  • PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience is a bonus

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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About this role

Summary

Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment ensuring safety and efficiency.

Job title

Maintenance Technician

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Havre de Grace, MD, onsite work only

Salary

$65k–$96k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

blueprintsschematicsliftingindustrial maintenance

Preferred skills

weldingfabricationPLC

Specializations

industrial maintenancemechanicalblueprintsweldingPLC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Havre De Grace, MD 21078, USA

On-site City