Production Technician (Off Shift)
Plastipak · Plastipak - Modesto, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Plastipak (packaging) in Plastipak - Modesto, CA. Operate a variety of top-of-the-line injection, extrusion or blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment.
- Tools it names
- Extrusion, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $59k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 135 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 73 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $80k–$101k, from 27 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 73%
- Lean 58%
- ✓ EHS / safety 23%
- Root cause 22%
- 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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requirements
are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions
- ✓Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction
- ✓Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement
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As a Production Technician, you operate equipment to manufacture plastic containers for leading consumer brands. At our company, we take pride in maintaining our high standards for quality products & a positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.
We Offer
- •Set Schedules
- •Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
- •Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!
- •Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!
- •Development: In-house training and tuition reimbursement available after 3 months of service.
You Will
- •Operate a variety of top-of-the-line injection, extrusion or blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment
- •Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers
- •Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance
- •Assure Plastipak customer
You Have
- •Ability to work the following schedule: Monday through Friday on 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends as needed
- •High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- •A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment used for high-volume production
- •Working knowledge of injection, extrusion or blow molding equipment is preferred
- •Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge
- •Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
- •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation
You’ll Earn
- •$21.00 per hour & up, based on experience
- •Shift Differential: 2nd shift: $0.75 per hour; Night shift: $1.25 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