Tooling Setup Tech 1 - Foil and Plastic

D; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Wellness program

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack on the lake region is seeking a shop floor technician to perform basic setup and maintenance of tooling and equipment used on punch presses and thermoformers. You will clean, assemble/disassemble, install and remove dies and auxiliary equipment, and conduct quality tests.

Responsibilities include following GMPs and safety procedures, maintaining a clean work area, and completing required documentation.

Qualifications

• Willingness to follow verbal/written instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Forklift certification may be required
• Read blue prints and other necessary documentation

Responsibilities

• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards/1 piece
• Maintain the work area in a neat condition
• Complete all required documentation pertaining to setups and removing dies
• Assist other workers with specific chores as requested
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Ability to set/insert/remove molds and/or dies
• Inspect and/or clean molds and return them to storage racks
• When pulling die, ensure last piece part accompanies the die back to the storage rack
• Performs tool changes and final adjustments
• Performs basic troubleshooting and adjustment of processing problems
• Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform basic setup and/or maintenance of tooling and equipment in order to support manufacturing. Responsibility for cleaning, assembling/disasembling, installing, removing and setting up dies and auxiliary equipment on various punch presses and/or thermoformers. Troubleshooting and operating punch presses and/or thermoformers and equipment; completing all necessary paperwork and performing quality tests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines

Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.

Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately

• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.

Task

Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards/1 piece

Maintains his or her work area in a neat condition

Completes all required documentation pertaining to setups and removing dies

Assists other workers with specific chores as requested

Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s

Ability to set/insert/remove molds and/or dies

Mold and trim die preparation

Inspect and/or clean molds and return them to storage racks

When pulling die, ensure last piece part accompanies the die back to the storage rack

Performs tool changes and final adjustments

Performs basic troubleshooting and adjustment of processing problems

• Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions

2. Basic computer skills

3 . Must be able to read, write and speak English

4. Forklift certification may be required

5. Read blue prints and other necessary documentation

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference.

AtD&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core valuesthat guide everything we do:

• D edicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• W inning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• F ocused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• P eople with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position employee may be exposed to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts and products with sharp edges. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.