Thermoplastics Molding Process Technician

Picture the start of your evening at a spotless, climate-controlled manufacturing plant in Champaign. The floor hums softly as production ramps up, and you take the helm of advanced molding equipment—keeping everything running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Plastipak is a strong company in a stable industry, and we’re growing our Champaign team to meet increased demand.

Your night in this role

• Run and oversee extrusion, injection, or blow-molding machines and related equipment.
• Dial in critical parameters—heat settings, water cooling temperatures, and hydraulic pressures—to maintain quality and throughput.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and keep machines production-ready.
• Inspect finished goods for quality and consistency.
• Participate in ongoing training to expand your technical skills.

Why you’ll like working here

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

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 bring

• 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 work experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience 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.

Core proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Measuring and Quoting
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Packaging Experience
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Basic Computer Skills

Equipment you’ll work with

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