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Tooling Setup Tech 1 - Foil and Plastic

D&W Fine Pack

Lake Zurich, ILJob$22/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$22/hr
Location
Lake Zurich, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Tooling Setup Tech 1 performs basic setup and maintenance of tooling and equipment to support manufacturing. The role involves preparing, installing, removing, and adjusting dies and auxiliary equipment on punch presses or thermoformers, along with troubleshooting, equipment operation, paperwork, and quality testing. The position also supports plant safety, quality, and food safety practices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Computer SkillsEnglishBlueprint ReadingFollowing InstructionsTooling SetupEquipment TroubleshootingPunch Press OperationThermoformer OperationMold and Die HandlingTool ChangesQuality Testing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentForklift Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Rate: $22 USD per hour

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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

  1. Basic computer skills

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

  3. Forklift certification may be required

  4. 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.

At D&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 values that 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

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