Maintenance Technician
Plastipak Packaging Inc.
Location: Ottumwa, IA 52501, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 49-9000.00 – Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Posted: Friday, 17 July 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 16 August 2026
Job Description
Plastipak Packaging Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Ottumwa, IA. This is a full-time position.
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 10 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!
- Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!
- Rewards: Be recognized for your expertise & rewarded for your contribution!
You Will
- Perform maintenance for blow molding & injection molding 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 work1st shift, along with overtime, as needed
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with 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
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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Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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