Machine Set Up Technician

Thermoforming Set-Up Technician (2 positions 1 day and 1 swing shift)

Indepak, Inc. is a custom thermoforming company that prides itself on our industry reputation for quality, on time delivery and technical expertise. Our ability to design, create and manufacture custom thermoformed packaging is our trademark. We “Form Good Impressions.”

We enjoy respect with suppliers, employees and customers. Our company culture is based on teamwork, cooperation and a “can do” environment. This is proven through employee loyalty in tenure which results in extensive expertise of our products, processes and service.

Hours: Days - Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 4:30pm (typically, Fri, Sat, Sun off)

Swing - Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 2:30am (typically, Fri, Sat, Sun off)

Overall Responsibilities: Efficiently and safely set up thermoforming molds in machinery for production runs, troubleshoot mechanical problems and make minor repairs.

Ability to perform successful setups on all forming machines

Provide assistance with set-up and development of new tools, achieve first article, and document setup parameters on ALL forming machines

Provide troubleshooting support on forming problems as requested by operators and manufacturing staff.

Maintain processing standards on all forming machines

Monitor the machine cycle time at the start of the production run. Make basic machine adjustments necessary to assure the cycle is running at the set standard

Qualifications Include: Must have 2-5 years’ experience in thin gage plastic thermoforming, manufacturing, injection molding or similar industry, proven knowledge of machinery and mechanical principles and practices, excellent troubleshooting skills, creative problem solver, high standards of technical excellence, workmanship and safety, independently productive, ability to build cooperative working relationships, desire to gain continued knowledge and training. Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend fluent English.

Physical Requirements Include:

Must have Ability to move quickly and readily about the entire plant site, lift up to 75lbs. waist high and 50lbs. shoulder high.

Auditory and sight sensory abilities adequate to perform evaluations of parts and troubleshoot of process controls.