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Maintenance Technician

Plastipak • Paid as a contractor rate • High School Diploma • 10 days ago
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$66k – $70k per year
Location
In office (Alsip)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Plastipak scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Plastipak

Plastipak is a manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, producing PET and HDPE bottles, containers and preforms, including barrier, hotfill and aerosol packaging, for consumer brands in food, beverage, household and personal care. Founded in 1967 to replace heavy five-gallon water jugs, it runs plants across the US, Europe and South America, including sites in France, the Czech Republic and Scotland, and operates its own recycling plants that make post-consumer recycled resin. It hires production and machine operators, maintenance and controls technicians, process and TPM engineers, quality auditors, forklift operators and logistics staff.
plastipak.com • HQ: Plymouth, United States • Plastics & Polymers • Packaging & Labeling • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1967

As a Maintenance Technician, you perform, monitor & evaluate preventative maintenance plans, while continually work towards improving equipment & processes. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

  • Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 40 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!

  • Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!

You Will

  • Perform maintenance for extrusion blow molding and support machinery to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations

  • Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures

  • Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution

  • Repair & rebuilds spare parts

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

  • Expand your expertise through formal training & on-the-job experiences, including new equipment installation & equipment modification projects

You Have

  • Ability to work 3rd shift , along with overtime and vacation coverage as needed. Training is on 1st shift.

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.

  • Experience with Graham Wheel, case packers, box machines is preferred.

  • Solid hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot & problem solve

  • Ability to interpret technical & operational documents, including manuals, blueprints, schematics

  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

  • $33-$35 per hour , based on experience

  • Night shift includes a shift differential of $1 per hour.

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

In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

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