Set-up Technician

Jobvite, Inc.; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas OE Solutions in Wood Dale, IL seeks a Set-Up Technician to set up, validate, and operate vision sorting equipment used to inspect, sort, and package products for shipment. This on-site role supports production efficiency through rapid equipment setup, troubleshooting, training, and quality control.

You will collaborate with Sorting Associates, Quality, and Operations to ensure safe, accurate processing and adherence to safety and procedures, with lifting up to 50 pounds and forklift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and operate automated vision sorting equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and maintain production and quality records.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, validate, and optimize computerized vision sorting equipment for production readiness.
• Ensure adherence to company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Train and support Sorting Associates on equipment operation and best practices.
• Maintain product quality through setup validation, inspections, and periodic revalidation processes.
• Support production output through efficient equipment operation, maintenance, packaging, labeling, and inventory control activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vision sorting equipment

Job description

Set-Up Technician

WoodDale, IL

Hourly: $20.77-$25.96

Position Summary:

The Sorter Set-Up Associate is responsible for setting up, validating, and operating computerized vision sorting equipment used to inspect, sort, and package products for shipment. This role supports production efficiency through equipment setup, troubleshooting, employee training, and quality control activities. The position collaborates closely with Sorting Associates, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient processing of customer products. #LI-Onsite

Areas of impact:

• Set up,validate, andoptimizecomputerized vision sorting equipment for production readiness.

• Ensure adherence to company safety, quality, and operational procedures.

• Train and support Sorting Associates on equipment operation and best practices.

• Maintain product quality through setup validation, inspections, and periodic revalidation processes.

• Support production output through efficient equipment operation, maintenance, packaging, labeling, and inventory control activities.

Key Competencies:

• Mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.

• Decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

• Effective communication and teamwork.

• Computerproficiencyand equipment operation skills.

• Reading comprehension and basic mathematical abilities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

• Demonstrated ability to set up andoperateautomated vision sorting equipment.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read, understand, andmaintainproduction and quality records.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 50 pounds; forklift experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.