Top 239 Plastics Jobs in Plainfield, Il

Packaging Engineer
Silgan Closures —Downers Grove, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Mold Room Operator
Chemi-Flex —Lombard, IL
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CNC Operator/Assembly - Day & Night Shift
Tangent Technologies, LLC —Montgomery, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Manufacturing
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Quality Technician (NIGHTS)
Tangent Technologies, LLC —Montgomery, IL
- $26.50 - $34.00 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)
MATRIX PLASTIC PRODUCTS, LLC —Bloomingdale, IL
- $30.90 - $39.30 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Machine Operator
Accelera —Plainfield, IL
- $21.85 - $25.30 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machine Operator
Logoplaste —Plainfield, IL
- $22 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Process Technician
Logoplaste —Plainfield, IL
- From $26 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- 3 years
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Technician
Logoplaste USA —Plainfield, IL
- $32 - $38 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Thermoforming - Process Technician
Novolex —Bridgeview, IL
- $38.81 - $49.89 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Packer - Industrial Manufacturing - Woodridge, IL
Novolex —Woodridge, IL
- From $19.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Warehouse
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Robot Kit Assembly & Production
Trossen Robotics —Downers Grove, IL
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse
- Manufacturing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Packer
Eclipse Advantage —Romeoville, IL
- $16.60 - $17.60 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Auditor
Veridos America Inc. —Bolingbrook, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Molding Technician
Molex —Lisle, IL
- $25 - $34 an hour
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Helper - Process_18H2
Suncast Corporation —Batavia, IL
- $20.40 - $22.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Robot Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shift
WeatherTech —Bolingbrook, IL
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Embossing Operator 7AM-7PM
Tangent Technologies, LLC —Montgomery, IL
- $20 an hour
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Pelletizer 7pm-7am
Tangent Technologies, LLC —Montgomery, IL
- $22 an hour
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
Open Food Machine Operator
Menasha Corporation & Companies —Alsip, IL
- $24.50 - $25.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Packaging Engineer

Silgan Closures -
Downers Grove, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,000 - $85,000 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Packaging machines
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Food processing
Quality control statistical data analysis
Design of experiments
Equipment troubleshooting
Project management experience in manufacturing
Minitab
Collaboration with product development teams
Statistics research
Food and beverage industry expertise
Customer engagement
Packaging (food)
Productivity software
Manufacturing company experience
Cross-functional communication
Statistical analysis tools
Failure analysis

Full Job Description

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leadership – We Are Silgan.

Packaging Engineer | Silgan Closures – Downers Grove, IL (Chicago Area)

Join Silgan Closures, a Fortune 500 global leader in sustainable food and beverage packaging, as a Packaging Engineer in our Downers Grove, IL (Chicago Area) office. This high-impact role supports new product development, packaging innovation, commercialization, manufacturing excellence, and customer success across our Closures portfolio.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will evaluate new closure and packaging equipment technologies, support commercialization efforts, support customers through product launches, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Service, Quality, and Sales teams to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

What We Offer You:

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal plans, identity protection, and more
Employee engagement programs and team-building events
Career development and advancement opportunities within a Fortune 500 organization

What You’ll Do as the Packaging Engineer:

Collaborate with Research & Development, Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Technical Service teams to commercialize new closures, materials, and packaging technologies
Support packaging development and new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through commercialization
Provide technical support for closures, packaging equipment, and food and beverage packaging processes
Partner directly with customers to resolve packaging performance, application, and manufacturing challenges
Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting for closure application issues involving aluminum, plastic, and steel closures
Visit customer facilities to evaluate field performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and perform laboratory testing protocols for new and existing packaging products, materials, and manufacturing processes
Analyze testing data using statistical methods, DOE (Design of Experiments), and Minitab
Deliver quality, manufacturing, and packaging equipment training to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in industry associations and technical meetings, including ISBT and related packaging industry events
Support process improvement, quality assurance, and manufacturing optimization projects
Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need to Have:

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of experience in food and beverage packaging, packaging engineering, or manufacturing environments
Knowledge of food processing, packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
Experience with statistics, DOE, and data analysis
Understanding of packaging equipment, capping systems, and closure application processes
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Minitab
Excellent communication, project management, and customer-facing skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, and customers

Why Join Silgan Closures?

A Fortune 500 global packaging leader
Industry-leading commitment to sustainability and innovation
Opportunity to influence packaging design, product development, and commercialization efforts
Stable and growing organization with long-term career advancement opportunities
Collaborative culture focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement
Meaningful work supporting some of the world's leading food and beverage brands

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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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plastics jobs in plainfield, il

Packaging Engineer

Mold Room Operator

CNC Operator/Assembly - Day & Night Shift

Quality Technician (NIGHTS)

Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)

Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Process Technician

Maintenance Technician

Thermoforming - Process Technician

Packer - Industrial Manufacturing - Woodridge, IL

Robot Kit Assembly & Production

Packer

Production Auditor

Molding Technician

Helper - Process_18H2

Robot Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Embossing Operator 7AM-7PM

Pelletizer 7pm-7am

Open Food Machine Operator

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