Setup Technician
The Visual Pak Companies · Waukegan, IL · 2 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive, and food product industries. With 30 years of consistent growth, we are looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who value a healthy work/life balance to join our team.
About the role
The Setup Technician is responsible for the maintenance of machinery and equipment, including troubleshooting machinery errors.
Responsibilities
- Add, remove, and adjust packaging machinery (e.g., case erector, bottle sorter, date code machinery, cappers) to run various sizes of product and liquid fill packaging production cells.
- Troubleshoot machine and auxiliary equipment problems during setup/change-over, making necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
- Organize change parts and maintain areas as directed by management to facilitate rapid changeover protocols.
- Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures and setting a good example for others.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization and with customers.
- Demonstrate critical thinking when troubleshooting machinery.
- Display workplace safety awareness by adhering to company safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Technical degree or equivalent educational/military experience.
- 1–3 years of prior setup/change-over technician experience.
- Liquid filling machine experience strongly preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful.
Physical Capabilities
- Strength: Must be able to regularly lift 55 lbs.
- Movement: Must be able to stand/walk for an entire eight-hour shift; occasional bending, crouching, and crawling.
- Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment.
- Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view a computer screen regularly.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Pet Insurance
- Paid time-off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Subsidy
- Childcare Resources
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts