Machine Operator / Technician

DS Containers, Inc.; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal packaging, DS Containers, Inc. seeks a Production Line Mechanic to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on high-speed production line equipment. This full-time role requires experience or equivalent education. Employees enjoy competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement and quality.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life Insurances

Paid Time Off

401k Plan with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

State-of-the-art Work Environment

Qualifications

• Two years Production Line Mechanic or Technician experience preferred.
• Ability to work in hot conditions; standing for the majority of the day.
• Experience with packaging equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical problems with high-speed production line equipment.
• Complete routine preventative maintenance tasks on time.
• Support food safety and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Education

Technical Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/ddc67c1f-7edb-41f5-9245-1a4335655a3f/DS-Containers-Inc

AT DS CONTAINERS, THESE ARE OUR CORE VALUES: Integrity with all our investors, employees, suppliers, and customers. Customer orientation on the part of every employee. Quality designed into our process and practiced in everything we do. The use of technology to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction and control costs. Continuous innovation in our process and products. Teamwork across all functions to achieve a winning attitude and culture

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with high-speed production line equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors).
• Working with Electrical staff, troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, motors and drives.
• Complete routine preventative maintenance tasks safely, cost effectively and on time.
• Support food safety, quality and continuous improvement activities.
• Request the design/fabrication of replacement parts or equipment as needed.
• Take lead to consult with internal resources to resolve issues and make improvements to equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area ensuring work space and storage areas are free from debris and clutter.
  
  

Job Description

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https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/ddc67c1f-7edb-41f5-9245-1a4335655a3f/DS-Containers-Inc

AT DS CONTAINERS, THESE ARE OUR CORE VALUES: Integrity with all our investors, employees, suppliers, and customers. Customer orientation on the part of every employee. Quality designed into our process and practiced in everything we do. The use of technology to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction and control costs. Continuous innovation in our process and products. Teamwork across all functions to achieve a winning attitude and culture

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with high-speed production line equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors).
• Working with Electrical staff, troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, motors and drives.
• Complete routine preventative maintenance tasks safely, cost effectively and on time.
• Support food safety, quality and continuous improvement activities.
• Request the design/fabrication of replacement parts or equipment as needed.
• Take lead to consult with internal resources to resolve issues and make improvements to equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area ensuring work space and storage areas are free from debris and clutter.
  
  

Requirements

• Two years previous Production Line Mechanic or Technician experience preferred, OR equivalent technical degree or education.
• Packaging and steel aerosol can or aluminum can making equipment experience is a plus.
• Understanding of automation principles and controls logic is a plus.
• Ability to use Maintenance Shop equipment is a plus.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for the majority of the day and work in hot conditions, as well as crawl under lines and climb ladders.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Weekends required.
• Currently, we have the need for night shift, which for us is 7pm-7am. This position would work three 12 hour shifts each week, and one 6 hour shifts, and would need to be able to work every other weekend.
  
  

The hours are: 7pm-1am or 1am-7am on Monday, OFF Tuesday 12 hours shift Wednesday, and then Thursday and Friday or Saturday Sunday 12hr shift – 7pm – 7am. Weekends required (alternating shift, switches each week.)

Shifts can also be traded with like trained teammates. We pay OT after 40 hours in a week, and Double Time after 48 hours in a week. We’ve never had a layoff and we are looking to add great teammates to our existing strong team.

Company Benefits

This is an hourly paid position with very competitive pay depending on experience, OT after 40, and Double Time after 48 hours in a week.

Work for an industry leader and innovator, expanding and growing company, with a great future.

• Medical, Dental, Life, Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan with a company match of 50 cents on the dollar up to 6% of base salary
• 10 Paid Holidays
• State-of-the-art work environment and production equipment.
  
  

Company Description

DS Containers, the newest name in metal packaging. In our state-of-the-art plant in Batavia, Illinois, we produce a two-piece polymer-coated steel can - the first consumer package of its kind in the United States.

Using proprietary technology developed by our partner, Daiwa Can Company of Japan, our new, modern container is available for a variety of product applications.

DS Containers, the newest name in metal packaging. In our state-of-the-art plant in Batavia, Illinois, we produce a two-piece polymer-coated steel can - the first consumer package of its kind in the United States. Using proprietary technology developed by our partner, Daiwa Can Company of Japan, our new, modern container is available for a variety of product applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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