Setup Technician

Job Details: Job Location: ABF-L - Waukegan, IL, Education Level: Technical Degree, Salary Range: $16.50 - $20.00Hourly, Job Shift: 2nd Shift, Job Category: Maintenance, Join the PAK

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Position Title: Setup Technician  

Reporting into Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Position Purpose/Summary: The Setup Technician is responsible for the maintenance of machinery and equipment, to include troubleshooting machinery errors.

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities. 

Add, remove and adjust packaging machinery, such as case erector, bottle sorter, date code machinery, and cappers, to run various sizes of product and liquid fill packaging production cells.
Troubleshoot machine and auxiliary equipment problems, during setup/change-over, and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime
Organizing change parts and maintaining areas as directed by management to facilitate rapid changeover protocols.
Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures and set a good example for others

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Communicate effectively and professionally with employees, at all levels of the organization, and customers.
Demonstrates critical thinking when troubleshooting machinery.
Displays workplace safety awareness by adhering to company safety policies/procedures. 

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance
401(k)
401(k) 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 

Qualifications: Knowledge-Skills-Abilities 

Education: Technical Degree or equivalent educational/military experience

Experience :

1 – 3 yrs. prior Setup/Change-Over Technician experience
Liquid filling Machine experience strongly preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude

Technology/Software: Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word & Excel

Communication: 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 computer screen regularly

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel: None to very limited

Vehicle (own): NA

Tools (own): May need to use own tools

Technology (own): None

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.