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 off2 long-weekends per monthFull time is 15 working days per monthCompensation
Earn $22 per hour
$21 per hour$1.00 more per hour for night shiftWhat you’ll gain
Consistent SchedulesJob SecurityClean & Climate-Controlled FacilityCareer GrowthWhat 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 SkillsMeasuring and QuotingMechanical Assembly SkillsPackaging ExperienceMeets Physical RequirementsBasic Computer SkillsTools and systems you’ll use
Labeling SystemsPackaging MachinesWrapping MachinesInjection Molding MachineIndustrial ControlsExtrusion MachinePalletizerBlow Molding MachineBox Folding Machine