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Plastics Molding Production Specialist
Plastics Molding Production SpecialistPlastipak Packaging, Inc. • Champaign, IL, US
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Plastics Molding Production Specialist

Plastics Molding Production Specialist

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. • Champaign, IL, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to turn precision into impact?

If you enjoy solving mechanical challenges, dialing in perfect process settings, and seeing your work ship as quality product, this role is for you. Plastipak’s Champaign operation is safe, extremely clean, and climate-controlled—and we’re adding team members to support ongoing growth and expansion.

Your mission

Keep high-volume molding lines running at peak performance.

  • Operate extrusion, injection, or blow-molding machines and equipment.
  • Monitor and adjust heat control, water cooling temperatures, and hydraulic pressure.
  • Complete basic machine maintenance to sustain uptime.
  • Check product quality and address issues quickly.
  • Engage in training to broaden your skill set.

Shift & schedule

Nights : 6 : 45 pm – 7 : 15 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
  • Compensation

    Earn $22 per hour

  • $21 per hour
  • $1.00 more per hour for night shift
  • What you’ll gain

  • Consistent Schedules
  • Job Security
  • Clean & Climate-Controlled Facility
  • Career Growth
  • What it takes

  • Ability to work a 12 hour shift on our 3-2-2-3 regular schedule cycle with every other weekend off.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume production environment.
  • Minimum of 1 year 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.
  • Skills that stand out

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Measuring and Quoting
  • Mechanical Assembly Skills
  • Packaging Experience
  • Meets Physical Requirements
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Tools and systems you’ll use

  • Labeling Systems
  • Packaging Machines
  • Wrapping Machines
  • Injection Molding Machine
  • Industrial Controls
  • Extrusion Machine
  • Palletizer
  • Blow Molding Machine
  • Box Folding Machine
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