Maintenance Technician
plastipak · Plastipak - Highlands, TX · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 28 – 38 a hour
Posted Sep 25, 2026
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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 30 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!
Rewards: Be recognized for your expertise & rewarded for your contribution!
Advancement : We prioritize promote-from-within!
State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top of the line extrusion blow mold equipment from industry leaders, as well as our own proprietary technologies!
You Will
Perform maintenance on manufacturing equipment 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 12 hour day and night shift (6 month day to night rotation)
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
Experience with Gem Wheel, Husky, Sidel, Palletizer & Airveyor 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
$28 -$38 per hour, based on experience
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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