Thermoforming Technician

at Sonoco Products Company in DekalbDeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position: Multi Tech I, II, III (Thermoforming Technician)
Location: Dekalb, IL
Wage: $24.82/hr

(2nd shift premium of $1.25)
Shift: M-TH (10 hour)
2nd shift - 4:15 PM to 2:45 AM (Most Needed)

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

While reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, the following job description outlines the essential functions of each level of role within the thermoforming department. The following lists are not exhaustive, and the employee in each of these roles is expected to assume any and all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in the following.

What You'll Be Doing:
Follow all safety rules and ensure a safe working environment of all machines operating
Verify job orders to ensure set-up tooling, material matches required customer specification and correct revision level
Retrieve next job order's tooling components from kitting department.
Check tools for any damage from previous run or storage.
Record beginning and end of tear down/beginning of set up times
Order materials for new tools.
Initiate Energy Isolation procedures.
Accurately and timely perform change over and fine-tune.
Able to adjust presses as needed to produce good quality finished goods.
Able to record dimensions at beginning of run and every 3 hours after.
Work with the packers to identify when product is acceptable and ready for packing.
Perform all required packer coverage responsibilities, as needed.
Monitor reclaim quality according to reclaim procedures.
Perform minor machine maintenance as needed.
Assist with daily housekeeping duties within and all-around thermo-forming

We'd love to hear from you if:
Experience with Thermoforming/ Kiefel Machines
Preferred Tool Change experience
Preferred Machine Operating experience
High school degree or equivalent
Mechanical Aptitude
Knowledge of basic math skills
Must be able to speak, read, and write English
Must be a team player and possess positive interpersonal and relational skills
Must be able to work with hand tools i.e. micrometer, dial indicator, calipers, etc.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.