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Engineering Technician

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COMPENSATION:$60k-$80k

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Engineering Technician to join our manufacturing team in Northlake. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical equipment, including Bag-in-Box (BiB) fillers and related components, ensuring all assemblies meet quality standards and engineering specifications. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and the capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative manufacturing team.

You will also have opportunities to support electrical field activities and light machining projects while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an at-will employer, SIG reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

• Collaborate with the Head of Sales Operations to understand forecasting bottlenecks and inconsistencies to improve sales team's performance
• Assemble mechanical equipment, machinery, and components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals to ensure accurate assembly and proper fitment of parts.
• Perform inspections and quality checks throughout the assembly process to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and assembly machinery safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues during assembly activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve assembly processes and product quality.
• Document assembly activities, including labor time, materials used, and issues encountered.
• Follow company safety procedures and actively participate in safety training programs.

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training, vocational education, or certification in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical assembly or a similar role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous learning.

WE OFFER:

• Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
• 401K Retirement matching reimbursement
• Vacation & PSL
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonus
• And much more!

SIG COMPENTENCIES

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.