Early-Shift Packaging Equipment Changeover Tech

Meridian Adhesives Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Packages

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account & FlexibleSpend

Retirement Plan with company 2% match

Generous Paid Time Off

11 Company Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Volunteer Day

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridian Adhesives Group in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a hands-on Production Technician to keep packaging lines moving and ready for the next run. You’ll clean, tear down, rebuild components, and assist maintenance with daily tasks on a fast-paced line.

The role is 1st Shift (Mon-Thu 5:00 am–3:30 pm) with starting pay of $19.00 per hour and a productivity incentive plan that can add up to $1,520 yearly. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs continuously and work overtime as needed.
• 1st shift availability and willingness to work on-site in Fort Wayne.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning parts, tearing down and rebuilding machine components.
• Removing and replacing 55-gallon drums on packaging machinery.
• Troubleshooting equipment problems and performing light mechanical fixes.
• Preparing production lines for upcoming jobs and assisting maintenance with daily tasks.
• Maintaining organized, clean work areas and switching change parts as needed.
• Collaborating with machine operators, line leads, and maintenance; contributing in meetings, safety programs, training, presentations, and other team/plant goals.
• Staying flexible and ready to help wherever needed.

Skills

Reading & Writing

English Proficiency

Age 18+

Lift 50 lbs

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meridian Adhesives Group in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a hands-on Production Technician to keep packaging lines moving and ready for the next run. You’ll clean, tear down, rebuild components, and assist maintenance with daily tasks on a fast-paced line.

The role is 1st Shift (Mon-Thu 5:00 am–3:30 pm) with starting pay of $19.00 per hour and a productivity incentive plan that can add up to $1,520 yearly. Benefits are provided.