Field Maintenance Technician focused on Nissei single-stage injection molding—supporting troubleshooting, process standardisation, and new equipment installs across Plastipak’s manufacturing sites. Plastipak Packaging is a packaging manufacturer with multiple US plants, and this role is heavily hands-on plus training/knowledge transfer. Standout perk: broad benefits package including 401(k) match/profit sharing and tuition assistance, with ~50% travel across US sites.
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Strong insurance and wellness benefits
The Nissei Maintenance Technician develops, implements, and improves single-stage injection molding processes & equipment throughout Plastipak’s manufacturing sites. Your technical expertise will support overall operations, maintenance, installations, and various other projects. In addition to providing troubleshooting and equipment support, you will also support training as a technical resource on injection molding equipment & best practices.
This position requires regular travel to our US sites, approximately 50% of the time. The role can be based at any of our site locations listed above.
You Will:
Provide advanced technical support to Plastipak facilities with Nissei single-stage molding operations
Analyze equipment and process performance metrics in an effort to standardize & develop best practices within global sites
Lead process improvement projects, as well as new equipment installations
Continually improve maintenance operations of Nissei systems & related equipment, as well as standardized processes through SAP software
Explore new technologies & implement those applicable to Nissei operations
You Have:
10+ years’ experience with Nissei single-stage equipment & manufacturing processes
Advanced hands-on experience & deep subject-matter technical expertise of injection molding processes, including troubleshooting and new machine installation experience
Demonstrated success transferring knowledge & developing equipment maintenance skills in others
Excellent interpersonal & leadership skills
Ability to regularly travel 50% across the US
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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