Set Up Technician

Flint Hills Resources; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

401k matching

Disability coverage

Job summary

Georgia Pacific in Janesville, WI is seeking a Set Up Technician to meet production deadlines by performing complex tooling set-up and removal. The role emphasizes safety, quality, efficiency and reducing scrap while supporting continuous improvement at minimum cost. Schedule is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with possible overtime as needed.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. The company emphasizes strong safety culture and offers benefits including education assistance, PTO, 401k

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing/assembling mechanical equipment.
• Experience meeting safety standards in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all set-up duties following the written procedure and safety guidelines.
• Direct the work in installation or removal of plastic thermoforming tooling from the machines.
• Ensure all tooling components are complete and in good working order.
• Perform critical character analysis, including the visual, functional inspection.
• Complete all necessary documentation utilizing departmental computer and associated materials.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on machines as per schedule, including cleaning.
• Maintain training on Lockout/Tagout, normal operating procedures, and other safety standards.
• Resolve safety concerns or refer them to your supervisor.

Skills

Troubleshooting & repair

Safety compliance

Job description

Georgia Pacificis seeking a Set Up Technician for their Janesville, WI facility. The Set Up Technician will meet or exceed production deadlines by performing complex tooling set-up and removal. They will meet or exceed all the standards of safety, quality, efficiency, machine up-time and scrap, and assist the plastics department in achieving its continuous improvement goals at a minimum cost to the company.

The regular schedule in this role will be 1 st shift: 6am to 2pm Monday through Friday . Weekends, holidays and overtime may be required based on business need.

Compensation in this role will be commensurate with experience.

Our Team

Georgia Pacific is a dynamic manufacturing company based in Janesville, WI. Our company is a leader in custom thermoformed rigid plastic food packaging solutions for bakery, deli, produce, confectionery, and other retail food products. We combine a broad in-stock product line with full-service custom design and engineering to solve industry challenges, emphasizing innovation, quality and customer‑centric solutions from concept through production. Georgia Pacific invests in its people and culture, prioritizing safety, teamwork, integrity and growth. We offer competitive benefits such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. Georgia Pacific is an exciting place for job seekers who want to build a career in manufacturing and product innovation.

Benefits Overview

• Educational assistance program
• Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Mental Health Coverage and Support for you and your family
• 401k matching + Fixed Contribution Based on years of service.
• Short term and long-term disability
• Legal and Financial advice

What You Will Do

• Perform all set-up duties following the written procedure and safety guidelines
• Direct the work in installation or removal of plastic thermoforming tooling from the machines
• Ensure all tooling components are complete and in good working order (Molds, Plugs, Cut Dies, Stainless Steel Strike Surfaces, Trim Station standoffs, Form Tooling and Assemblies, Trim Tooling and Assemblies, Knockout Tooling and Assemblies, Robotic End of Arm Tooling)
• Perform critical character analysis, including the visual, functional inspection
• Complete all necessary documentation utilizing departmental computer and associated materials
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on machines as per schedule, including cleaning, etc.
• Maintain training on Lockout/Tagout, normal operating procedures, and other safety standards
• Resolve safety concerns or refer them to your supervisor

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing/assembling mechanical equipment
• Experience meeting safety standards in an industrial environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Thermoforming or Injection Molding experience
• Experience working in a clean manufacturing environment (food, pharmaceuticals, etc.)

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