LINE MECHANIC

Luster Products, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

FSA

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

8 holidays

EAP

Product discounts

Job summary

Luster Products, Inc. seeks a Production Line Technician for the Circle Pouch Lines on the CHGO, Chicago, IL floor. You will be stationed on the production line, aiming to maximize efficiency, execute swift changeovers, and troubleshoot pouch packaging machinery.

The role requires hands-on pouch-line experience and strong mechanical skills; you will work in a fast-paced environment with safety as a priority. Shift: 1st shift, with scheduling flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working on Circle Packaging pouch lines on high-speed packaging equipment.
• 3+ years mechanical maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, and basic welding/fabrication.
• Ability to read mechanical schematics and manuals to source parts and troubleshoot.
• Clear verbal and written English communication; basic computer literacy for logging.

Responsibilities

• Maximize line efficiency by diagnosing and resolving issues on active pouch lines.
• Execute rapid line changeovers between product runs to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and component rebuilds for reliability.
• Document work orders and track parts usage and maintenance notes.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operators on continuous improvement.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Circle pouch lines

Manufacturing experience

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

English communication

Job description

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Production Line Technician (Circle Pouch Lines)

Full Time CHGO, Chicago, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1050

Salary Range: $18.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Position: Production Line Technician (Circle Pouch Lines)

Department: Engineering & Maintenance

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Production Line Technician to own the performance of our high-speed Circle Packaging vertical/horizontal pouch lines. In this role, you will be stationed directly on the production floor, focusing on maximizing line efficiency, performing rapid product changeovers, and troubleshooting automated machinery. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have specific expertise with pouch packaging machinery, we want you on our team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maximize Line Efficiency: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve real-time mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues directly on active pouch production lines.
• Execute Line Changeovers: Perform rapid mechanical changeovers, calibrations, and test setups between different product runs to minimize downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance: Complete routine PM tasks, component rebuilds, and equipment adjustments to ensure peak operational reliability.
• Documentation & Inventory: Complete and track digital work orders, accurately logging parts usage and maintenance notes.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with supervisors and operators to identify performance bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement solutions.
• Safety First: Conduct regular safety inspections, maintain a clean workspace, and strictly adhere to all OSHA and company safety protocols.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Pouch Line Expertise: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience specifically operating, maintaining, or setting up Circle Packaging Machinery pouch lines is strictly required.
• Manufacturing Experience: 3+ years of overall mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (Food/Bev, Pharma, or CPG preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in high-speed mechanical diagnostics, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, and basic welding/fabrication.
• Blueprints & Manuals: Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics and equipment manuals to source replacement parts and troubleshoot.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written English communication skills; basic computer literacy for work-order logging.

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling on the production floor.
• Manual dexterity to handle delicate components and heavy tools alike.
• Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable individuals to perform these essential functions.

What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & HMO), Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Financial Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays.
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Perks & Discount Program, and corporate Product Discounts.

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday)
Note: Requires scheduling flexibility based on production needs. Schedule changes are managed in accordance with the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance.