Tooling Setup Technician - Foil & Plastic

Job Opportunities; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack is seeking a manufacturing associate to perform basic setup and maintenance of tooling and equipment, including dies and molds, on punch presses and thermoformers. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform quality tests, and complete required paperwork.

You will follow safety procedures, maintain a clean work area, and support food safety initiatives while adhering to GMP standards. This role requires reading blueprints and documentation and may require forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and speaking English required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Able to read blueprints and other documentation.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot tooling and dies on punches and thermoformers.
• Examine products to verify quality conformance.
• Keep work area clean and organized; complete required paperwork.
• Assist with mold/die preparation and tool changes.
• Follow GMP and food safety training and procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written instructions

Basic computer skills

Reading, writing and speaking English

Forklift certification

Reading blueprints and docs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

D&W Fine Pack is seeking a manufacturing associate to perform basic setup and maintenance of tooling and equipment, including dies and molds, on punch presses and thermoformers. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform quality tests, and complete required paperwork.

You will follow safety procedures, maintain a clean work area, and support food safety initiatives while adhering to GMP standards. This role requires reading blueprints and documentation and may require forklift certification.