Machine Technician – Extrusion & Thermoforming (Night shift)

D&W Fine Pack; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food packaging is seeking a dedicated Machine Technician for night shifts. This role involves operating and troubleshooting machinery in a collaborative and inclusive environment. You'll ensure product quality, adhere to safety protocols, and contribute to a culture that values teamwork and respect. With a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, this position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence. If you have a passion for machinery and a commitment to quality, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401K with Company Match

Short & Long-Term Disability

Company-paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Shoe Subsidy

Prescription Safety Glasses Discount

Wellness Program

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machining experience required.
• Must be willing to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience in thermoforming or extrusion is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot machinery for food packaging.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Complete daily logs and preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Machining Experience

Thermoforming

Extrusion

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lift Truck

Job description

Machine Technician – Extrusion & Thermoforming (Night shift)

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MACHI003164

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• Posted : May 6, 2025
• Full-Time

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Fountain Inn, SC 29644, USA

Description

We have an immediate opportunity for a Machine Technician – Extrusion & Thermoforming (Night shift). In this function you will operate and troubleshoot machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.

Starting Pay: Pay based on experienceplus $0.75 night shift differential (if applicable)

Shift Times: 7:00 pm-7:15 am. Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off!

Our Benefits and Incentives include,

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Payday is every Friday
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• Short & Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)– including counseling, legal advice, childcare referrals and financial planning support
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount
• Cancer Expert Now– access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And much more!

Our culture is Customer Focused, Collaborative and Cutting Edge.

And the work environment is,

• Inclusive. We believe in making everyone from all walks of life feel welcome. Individualities are celebrated and everyone feels like they have a place at D&W Fine Pack!
• Full of fun. This is a fun culture where team members don’t take themselves too seriously. We are lively with regular social events, and employees interact with each other frequently!
• Welcoming. Employees are more than just coworkers. We treat each other with respect and kindness, and we encourage meaningful interactions between co-workers!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Ensures equipment used in extrusion and thermoforming process is operated properly and all safety mechanisms and guards are in place
• Understands how to handle machine properly during an emergency, which includes power outages, machine failure, workplace injuries, etc.
• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understands and performs Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately

Quality

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments, and material requirements
• Adjusts settings and controls to ensure sheet is within defined processing standards
• Ensures sheet quality by performing required quality assurance tests and inspections
• Operates at or below Company scrap targets
• Understands and completes daily MCL tasks
• Works to reduce rejected rolls per-month measurement
• Makes high-quality food packaging through the thermoforming process
• Ensures that all product manufactured on assigned machine is within Company quality limits; immediately recognizes quality issues and takes action
• Monitors in-line inspection; completes any re-inspection that is ordered due to quality issues from assigned line
• Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s

Productivity

• Works to achieve 100% on-time completion of scheduled production
• Operates two types of extruder lines including proper start-up/shut-down
• Operates two types of forming machines
• Adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials
• Monitors machine operations and observes lights and gauges to detect malfunctions; presses control buttons to activate machinery and equipment
• Operates relevant material handling systems
• Understands basic functions of the extruder auxiliary systems
• Handles rolls and moves finished product to the curing area
• Ability to operate a lift truck
• Assists with rail-car system and conveying process

General & Administrative

• Completes and fills out daily logs/reports as required
• Completes all assigned cleaning/preventive maintenance tasks
• Delivers scrap to reprocessing area in the appropriate manner
• Executes basic Troubleshooting and adjusts basic processing problems.
• Immediately notifies supervisor of any/all processing or maintenance problems on assigned line
• Assists other employees to set up machines and transport finished work pieces
• Reports to work on-time and follows D&W attendance policy and guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of machining experience
• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• Thermoforming or Extrusion experience a must
• Mechanical aptitude
• May be required to use floor loading trucks
• Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed.

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