Production Technician

tesa tape, inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join tesa tape, inc. as a Technical Skilled Machine Operator on our 2nd and 3rd shifts, where you'll be trained to handle various adhesive products. Enjoy above-average pay, skill-based increases, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers job security and great benefits from day one.

Benefits

Above-average pay

Skill-based pay increases

Quarterly bonus

Education assistance

401(k) profit sharing

Paid parental leave

20 days annual PTO

Comprehensive benefits from month one

Qualifications

• Stable work history required, training takes 3-6 months.
• No prior tape-making experience needed, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines for production, handling different products.
• Set up machines, perform changeovers, and troubleshoot as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving Skills

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us?

Attesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference!

We're looking for technical SKILLED MACHINE OPERATORS to join our 2nd and 3rd shift production teams. Our operators are trained to use tools for set-up, changeovers, and troubleshooting, while running different products each with unique characteristics to adapt the machine to. If you want a career, not just a job, and are looking for a work "home," apply to discover what makes tesa so special!

Who/what are we looking for?

• Individuals with mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, capable of thinking outside the box.
• Stable work history - training takes 3-6 months on all our machines (no prior tape-making experience needed; we will train you to produce products for cars, appliances, construction, overnight mail envelopes, and more).

Reasons people stay at tesa:

• Above-average pay - new hires are paid based on experience, with multiple job levels achievable through skill development.
• Skill-based pay - your pay rate increases as you learn new machines and skills.
• Quarterly bonus – up to 12% of gross earnings per quarter, available from day 1, even during COVID.
• Merit increases - annual performance reviews with potential salary increases.
• Education assistance - tuition reimbursement for tesa or manufacturing-related classes.
• Opportunity for overtime - working OT can increase your quarterly bonus.
• Profit sharing 401(k) bonus - tesa contributes up to 7% of gross annual earnings, plus a 50% match up to 6%, effectively increasing your savings.
• Culture of respect - your opinions are valued by engineers and management.
• Job security - over 43 years of operation and ongoing expansion.
• Benefits start the first month after hire - including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and more.
• PTO and sick leave - 20 days annually, prorated in the first year, with an additional day on each anniversary.
• Paid parental leave - up to 4 weeks to bond with a new baby.
• Holiday pay - eligible immediately; holiday work is rare, respecting family time.

tesa tape Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, EEO/AA/m/f/vets/disabled.