The Visual Pak Companies

2nd Shift Setup Technician

The Visual Pak Companies  •  $42/hr  •  Waukegan, IL (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Waukegan, IL 60085 Education Level Technical Degree Salary Range $16.50 - $42.00 Hourly

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

The Visual Pak Companies

About The Visual Pak Companies

Established in 1982, The Visual Pak Companies is the premier destination for cutting-edge contract packaging and manufacturing solutions. With over two million square feet of top-tier facilities across the United States, we offer a comprehensive suite of packaging services, ranging from product development to seamless distribution.

As a privately held conglomerate, we specialize in delivering optimal Manufacturing, Design, Packaging, and Logistics Services for Consumer Goods, setting us apart as a leader in the industry. Our relentless pursuit of expansion has transformed us into a full-service powerhouse, offering end-to-end support that eclipses traditional manufacturing norms.

State-of-the-art R&D resources empower us to elevate quality standards and exceed customer expectations. Our extensive clientele includes retail giants in the household, personal care, automotive, and food markets. We continuously strive to enhance quality, reduce costs, ensure rapid turnaround times, and champion eco-conscious practices.

At our core, we prioritize investing in our talented workforce, leveraging their expertise to drive our proven success and uphold our commitment to strategic excellence. With our ongoing growth trajectory and the need to meet emerging demands, we invite forward-thinking individuals to join our dynamic team and shape the future of manufacturing with us.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Waukegan, IL
Year Founded
1982
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