Production Technician

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - Keasbey, NJ Until 9/15/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 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 an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. 

We Offer:

  • Set Schedules:  12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
  • Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
  • Comfort:  Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!
  • State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!

As a Production Technician, 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

This Is A Great Fit If 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

Pay & Shift

  • Nights: 6:30pm-7:00am (3-2-2-3 Schedule)
  • $24.50/hr

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 and troubleshoot extrusion and blow molding equipment in a safe, clean environment.

Job title

Production Technician

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Keasbey, NJ; on-site; no remote work allowed

Salary

$29k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

equipment operationtroubleshootingpreventative maintenancequality checks

Preferred skills

hydraulicspneumaticselectrical mechanical

Specializations

extrusionblow moldingmechanicalquality control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Keasbey, Woodbridge Township, NJ, USA

On-site City