Change Over/Set-up Technician

American Blending & Filling is a Contract Manufacturing Company serving the needs of Blend and Fill as well as Secondary Packaging for companies across the United States. Our customers include many of the largest consumer product companies in the personal care, household care, and automotive care markets.

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.

We are currently seeking several experienced Change Over/Setup Technicians for our 1st Shift, 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift manufacturing operations with a minimum of 2 years related experience. This position will be located at our manufacturing facility in Waukegan, Illinois. The open position is described as follows:

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

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Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education: Technical Degree or equivalent educational/military experience

Experience (years and topics):

1 - 3 yrs. prior Setup/Change-Over Technician experience

Liquid filling Machine experience strongly preferred

Strong mechanical aptitude

Technology/Software (years): 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): MUST SUPPLY and use own tools

Technology (own): None

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. (enlarge space as needed)

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)

On-going outcome that is measurable (minimum of 3)

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.

Shift

-not applicable-

About the Organization

Established in 1982, The Visual Pak Companies is THE source for contract packaging and manufacturing solutions. Operating daily on over two million square feet across the United States, our world-class facilities provide a large spectrum of operations from product development to distribution.

Our privately held multi-million dollar group of entities each brings an expertise to supplying high-volume tolling or turnkey options. Expanding our capabilities has allowed us the capacity to be a full service operation that sets us apart from other manufacturing and co-pack companies. As a one-stop-shop, we offer the complete process from formulating a product to distributing it. With our own R&D resources we improve quality and ensure that we adhere to our customers standards.

Our customers include some of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food markets. We serve to improve quality, reduce cost, increase turn around, and sustain eco-conscious values.

As a family of companies, we are committed to investing in the skilled people behind our proven excellence of good strategy and balanced business models. With our continuous growth and need to meet high demands, we are always looking for innovative individuals to join our team!

Specialties

Liquid Blending & Filling, CPG Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Cartoning, Thermoform, Turnkey, Warehouse, Logistic Services, Distribution, Alcohol, Food Packaging, R & D Development Resources, Chipboard Solutions

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for adding, removing and adjusting packaging machinery to run various sizes of product and liquid fill packaging production cells
  • Machinery included in scope to include filler adjustments and setup, case erector, bottle sorter, date code machinery, print and apply application, capper and torque setup/adjustments, conveyance equipment, transfer and accumulation equipment
• Working in a team environment alongside mechanics and sanitation crew this position will be responsible for documenting the overall setup process and adhering to time standards as set by management
• Organizing change parts and maintaining areas as directed by management to facilitate rapid changeover protocols
• Participate in team based kaizen and continuous improvement activities focused on reducing overall change over times

Skills

• Familiarity with machinery and proper use of tools
  • Metric and standard tooling knowledge
• Ability to read and write English
• Good written communication
• Good organizational skills
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge

Minimum requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-5 years prior experience in similar position
• Speaks and reads English; bilingual Spanish a plus

The Visual Pak Companies offers:

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to include paid vacation time/PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability and a retirement savings/investment plan.

About Us

American Blending & Filling is a division of The Visual Pak Companies. Learn more about us online at www.visualpak.com

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

ABF Labs

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Recruiter Name

Scott

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This position is currently accepting applications.

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