Hands-On Machine Setup Technician

Timber Creek, an FCA Packaging Brand

City of Tonawanda (NY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities
Small team environment

Job summary

FCA Packaging in Tonawanda, NY is seeking a hands-on machine setup technician to join a small production team. You will set up and change over wire binding machines to meet specs and deadlines, reading job specs and ensuring precision.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting on the fly, adjusting settings to keep production on track, and working with limited supervision. Applicants should have mechanical experience in manufacturing or related fields and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on mechanical experience in manufacturing, automotive, construction, or similar.
  • Ability to read measurements and understand dimensions/tolerances.
  • Comfort using hand and power tools to set up equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and change over wire binding machines to meet production specs and deadlines.
  • Work independently and with a small team to keep jobs moving.
  • Read job specifications and ensure machines are dialed in for accuracy and quality.
  • Troubleshoot setup issues and adjust settings to keep production on track.
  • Hit setup time targets based on production schedules (BOM-driven).

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience
Blueprint reading
Machine setup
Quality awareness

Tools

Pliers
Drills

Job description

FCA Packaging in Tonawanda, NY is seeking a hands-on machine setup technician to join a small production team. You will set up and change over wire binding machines to meet specs and deadlines, reading job specs and ensuring precision.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting on the fly, adjusting settings to keep production on track, and working with limited supervision. Applicants should have mechanical experience in manufacturing or related fields and reliable attendance.

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