Industrial Machine Setup & Calibration Specialist

ProAmpac; White House (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Personal days

11 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac in White House, TN is seeking an Industrial Machine Setup & Calibration Specialist to join our rapidly growing team. You will be hands-on with converting equipment, ensuring production targets and quality specs are met, and performing set-ups, adjustments and initial inspections.

You will work 12-hour rotating nights or days, with safety training and benefits including PTO, holidays, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Proven machine setup, calibration, and troubleshooting experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of related machine operation experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with measuring tools.
• Comfort with computers and business equipment; OSHA standards training completed.

Responsibilities

• Run and monitor converting equipment to meet production targets and quality specs.
• Verify each scheduled job before setup; complete all machine set-ups and adjustments.
• Order and stage components per shop orders.
• Prepare materials: unwrap, trim, and ready rolls for shafting.
• Maintain glue levels in pans, drums, or hot-melt applicator hoppers.
• Execute First Article of Inspection at bag set-ups.
• Perform 30-minute bag teardowns, visual checks, and fine-tune settings to sustain bag quality.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and audit-ready.
• Report substandard materials and any mechanical/electrical repair needs immediately.

Skills

Machine setup

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Measuring tools

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Industrial Machine Setup & Calibration SpecialistJoin ProAmpac in White House, TN—an essential, rapidly growing leader in flexible packaging—where safety, speed, and innovation define our work. If you thrive on hands-on machine setup, calibration, and technical troubleshooting, you’ll feel right at home.What you will doRun and monitor converting equipment to meet production targets and quality specsVerify each scheduled job before setup; complete all machine set-ups and adjustmentsOrder and stage components per shop ordersPrepare materials: unwrap, trim, and ready rolls for shaftingMaintain glue levels in pans, drums, or hot-melt applicator hoppersExecute First Article of Inspection at bag set-upsPerform 30-minute bag teardowns, visual checks, and fine-tune settings to sustain bag qualityKeep equipment and work area clean and audit-readyReport substandard materials and any mechanical/electrical repair needs immediatelyWhat you bringNot a push-button operator: proven machine setup, calibration, and troubleshooting experienceHigh School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree preferredAt least 2 years of related machine operation experienceMechanical aptitude and proficiency with measuring toolsComfort with computers and business equipmentCompletion of Safety Orientation, Departmental Safety Training, and OSHA Standards TrainingAnnual Hazardous Waste Management training required – provided by ProAmpacSchedule optionsRotating 2-2-3, 12-hour Nights: 7pm–7amRotating 2-2-3, 12-hour Days: 7am–7pmPay & perksUp to $26/hr, based on experienceQuarterly Attendance BonusPremium pay built into your shift schedulePTO plus 2 personal days11 paid company holidays401(k) with company matchMedical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental benefitsTuition ReimbursementWhy ProAmpacWe are a global flexible packaging leader grounded in five values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. We prioritize safety, supplying PPE and sanitizing resources to protect our people.AccessibilityTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ready to make an impact in a high-energy, safety-forward environment? Apply today.