Manufacturing Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - Havre de Grace, MD Until 8/23/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
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 one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. 

Shift: Day- 6:45 am-7:00 pm, Night- 6:45 pm- 7:00 am

  • Standard rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

  • 2 long-weekends per month

  • Full time is 15 working days per month

Pay: Earn $23 Per Hour

  • Earn $22 an hour

  • $1.00 for night shift

We Offer:

  • Convenience. We are located right off Pulaski Highway!

  • Premium pay & benefits!

You Will:

  • Operate extrusion, injection or blow-molding machines & equipment.

  • Monitor machine settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure).

  • Complete basic machine maintenance.

  • Check visual quality checks and complete corresponding data entry in SAP

  • Participate in training to learn new skills.

You Have:

  • Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a high-volume production environment. 

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.

  • Basic hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical knowledge.

  • 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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About this role

Summary

Operate manufacturing machines, monitor settings, perform basic maintenance, and ensure quality in plastic production.

Job title

Manufacturing Production Technician

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Havre de Grace, MD, on-site work only. No remote work.

Salary

$48k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

machine operationhydraulicspneumaticselectrical knowledgeproblem-solving

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

plasticsmachinery operationmaintenancequality checksproblem-solving
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Havre De Grace, MD 21078, USA

On-site City