Plastic Machine Technician
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$500 Sign-on bonus for day shift
*Rehires not eligible for bonus and Bonus cannot come through a recruiting agency*
Minimum Starting pay: $22.00 - 25.00/hour
How do our shifts work? Full time status | 4 Days on 4 Days Off
Night Shift: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Schedule: 4 Days per week and Benefits Eligible
Additional Hours of Overtime Available
At Radius Packaging, we put people first—our members and our customers. Our culture is guided by The Radius Way: Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. These principles shape how we lead, collaborate, and grow together.
We don’t just talk about culture—we’re recognized for it. Radius Packaging is proud to be honored as:
- Plastics News Processor of the Year — the industry’s highest distinction
- Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024 and 2025
- Recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award
These recognitions reflect our commitment to continuing education, career advancement, employee recognition, and fostering a supportive, engaging work environment.
Celebrating over 53 years of success, Radius Packaging offers more than a job—we offer a community. Through educational resources, committees, clubs, and company-wide events, our members are supported in their professional growth and overall well-being—financial, mental, physical, and emotional. We continuously invest in our people and empower them to pursue their passions at work, at home, and in their communities.
If you’re looking for a workplace that values teamwork, innovation, sustainability, and personal growth, Radius Packaging is where you belong.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Operate both blow-molding and injection molding machines
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Troubleshoot and adjust machines
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Perform routine maintenance
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Adhere to customer specifications and work safely
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Must demonstrate safe work practices and competency to drive a powered industrial truck
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Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies
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LEVEL 1:
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Run 1 molding machine platform and other support auxiliary equipment to ensure containers are produced within customer specification. A level 1 Machine Technician will perform routine and reactive equipment maintenance to increase productivity and uptime.
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Great introduction for those interested in a technical career path
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Progression program in place to promote Machine Technicians to Level 2, Level 3 and the Lead MT Role
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Perks:
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Work-life balance schedule: 4 day work week
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Holiday and Team Member celebrations with free meals & snacks
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Quarterly Bonuses & Paid Vacation
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Collaborative and friendly culture where everyone matters
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We are proud of the work we do and are only growing in our industry
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Competitive salary & benefit package
- Don’t miss your chance to become part of a growing, family-oriented company!
Radius Packaging is an equal opportunity employer.