3rd Shift Production Setup Technician - High-Speed Lines

Apex Consumer Products; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Rx benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apex International in Eden Prairie is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Set Up Technician to support production lines. This role runs Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM, with overtime based on business needs.

You will disassemble, set up, and calibrate equipment for changeovers, coordinate parts, maintain sanitation, and uphold GMP and safety standards while driving lean improvements and 5S within the department.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years manufacturing experience on high speed packaging lines.
• 1–2 years in maintenance/set up on high speed mechanical/electromechanical equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electromechanical skills.
• Experience recalling, running, and storing PLC programs (REB, Shorewood) or ability to learn.
• Proficient with hand tools in metric and English; knowledge of fasteners.
• Solid communication; capable of reading/writing at least 6th grade level (12th preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, re-assemble, adjust, program and set up equipment to specifications.
• Coordinate tasks related to production changeovers and parts readiness.
• Clean, sanitize, and stage parts/equipment for changeovers promptly.
• Inspect parts after sanitation; follow GMP and safety standards.
• Maintain lean practices and 5S within the department.
• Support shift hand-offs and coordinate with leads and maintenance.
• Perform light maintenance as needed; maintain sanitation room and tank farm.
• Hook up totes/tanks to ensure fill reaches production line.
• Communicate and train teams; implement process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Maintenance / Set up experience

Mechanical and electromechanicalskills

PLC programming recall/run

Tools proficiency

Fasteners knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

Apex International in Eden Prairie is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Set Up Technician to support production lines. This role runs Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM, with overtime based on business needs.

You will disassemble, set up, and calibrate equipment for changeovers, coordinate parts, maintain sanitation, and uphold GMP and safety standards while driving lean improvements and 5S within the department.