Assembly Technician

Sealed Air Corporation; Lester Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation’s Liquibox division is seeking an Assembly Technician to maintain production equipment, train peers, and drive efficiency in a 12‑hour shift. You will troubleshoot issues, uphold GMP standards, and collaborate with quality teams to meet customer specs.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in manufacturing, plus hands‑on experience with industrial equipment maintenance and pallet jacks. Competitive pay with benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical certification in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience with pneumatic systems and controls.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience training or mentoring team members.
• Familiarity with production scheduling and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety by following established protocols.
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure specifications are met.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain assembly equipment.
• Train operators on safety, processes, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and output.
• Maintain equipment health checks and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure inventory of maintenance parts is adequate.
• Document daily production metrics for management.
• Prioritize tasks based on shipping requirements and deadlines.
• Operate assembly machinery for boxing, labeling, and palletizing.
• Maintain GMP compliance.

Skills

Technical certification

Pneumatic systems

Lean manufacturing

Mentoring

Production scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2023, Sealed Airgenerated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Position Overview

Shift: 1st
Schedule: 6 AM to 6 PM. 12-hour rotating shift schedule
Pay rate: $18.00/hr(commensurate with experience)

Liquibox, under the Sealed Air organization - Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Assembly Technician where you'll leverage your technical expertise to maintain critical production equipment, train team members, and drive operational excellence. As an Assembly Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining production efficiency, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. This position combines technical skills with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety by following established protocols and proactively identifying potential hazards
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure all products meet or exceed customer specifications
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on assembly equipment including:
  • Air system adjustments and fitting replacements
  • Sensor calibration and optimization
  • Pallet index jam resolution
  • Alarm troubleshooting and system resets
  • Gripper and pin replacement
• Train and mentor assembly operators on safety protocols, operational best practices, and quality standards
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and production output
• Maintain equipment health checks and preventative maintenance schedules
• Ensure adequate inventory of maintenance parts and components
• Document and report daily production metrics to management
• Prioritize production tasks based on shipping requirements and deadlines
• Operate assembly machinery including boxing, labeling, and palletizing equipment
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards

Competency Statements

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Technical certification in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or a related field
• Experience with pneumatic systems and controls
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience training or mentoring team members
• Familiarity with production scheduling and inventory management

Core Competencies

• Technical problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Equipment maintenance and repair
• Team leadership and training
• Process improvement
• Safety compliance and awareness
• Quality control and assurance
• Time management and prioritization
• Cross-functional collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours)
• Capable of lifting, carrying, and moving items weighing up to 60 pounds
• Manual dexterity for operating tools and equipment
• Visual acuity to inspect parts and read technical documentation

Experience and Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or production environments
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with industrial equipment maintenance and repair
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical aptitude for production calculations and measurements
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand/walk during 12-hour shifts
• Proficiency in operating manualand electric pallet jacks

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing facility with exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, and standard industrial conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.