Set mechanic

Pactiv Evergreen
Bridgeview, IL

Overview

Have you worked with Worked with GE-Fanuc, Allen Bradley, and Seimens equipment?? Do you have basic knowledge of problem solving, and technical mechanical skills??? We are looking for you!!!

Compensation:

  • Pay Range is $24.71 to $31.70 - paid weekly

  • Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

  • Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

  • Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity *

Set up Technician available shift: 6AM to 3:30pm (E-Shift)

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Prescription drug coverage

  • 401K with a company match

  • New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)

  • Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts

  • Corporate discounts

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Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Primary responsibility is to support the manufacturing group by seeing that thermoforming mold set-ups are completed on schedule and in a timely manner. Installation and removal of molds, minor, major repairs. Follow company policy and safety procedures. Additional responsibilities include: minor mechanical repairs of equipment, general housekeeping of the work area and equipment and other duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

  • Must be able to satisfactorily learn all tool room functions, welding, machining, and thermoforming set- ups.

  • Must be able to read rule, micrometer, and calipers

  • Set-up and operate all tool room equipment.

  • Ability to work from verbal instruction, sketches, or blue prints.

  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

  • Recommend component upgrades that increase productivity or reduce overtime.

  • Must be able to inspect operating equipment for obvious problems or potential failures and adjusting as needed.

  • Must understand how to correctly fill out all related paperwork.

  • Must do general housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment to ensure a safe, efficient and contamination free work area and equipment is maintained. This includes sweeping and mopping of the production area, wiping down the machines and removal and disposal of waste and rubbish.

  • Must work closely with tool room mechanics to ensure that adequate supplies are "on-hand".

  • Must understand the difference between the various materials in the plant.

  • Material Handling: Able to safely operate forklift, hand-jack, hydraulic crane and other powered

  • Must be willing to work at anywhere within the plant and work overtime as needed.

  • Must perform other tasks within the plant as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Must have an outstanding work record.

  • Position requires a HS Diploma or GED and 2-3 years related experience.

  • Demonstrated problem solving and mechanical skills are also required.

  • Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally is required, as is the ability to perform basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

  • Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.

Physical Requirements:

  • Most routine tasks are performed while standing or walking or sitting.

  • Reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling are constantly present while performing job duties.

  • Frequently turning body from 0 to a maximum of 180 degrees.

  • Good eyesight is essential for constant inspection of product. Seeing both near and far, color vision and depths of field are all required. Vision corrected with glasses or contact lenses is acceptable.

  • Frequent walking is required. Distance can be over 500 feet.

  • Frequent climbing stairs to our parts supplies.

  • Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or talking may be required.

  • Lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

  • Pushing and pulling is occasionally required.

  • Controls required include hands/arms (both) and feet/legs (both).

  • Environment includes inside work 100%, teamwork 100%, can be near or close to others, The production floor can be in excess of 95 degrees during the summer months.

  • Vibration can occasionally be present from product shakers or grinders.

  • There is a mild plastic smell at all times. Occasional smell of battery fluid during battery changes on the lift.

  • Personal Protective Equipment required includes safety glasses and gloves, hearing protection and proper footwear, hair nets are required out on production floor and warehouse.

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at .

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [email protected] _.

Novolex is a drug-free workplace._

Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.

Job Locations US-IL-Bridgeview

ID 2025-28805

Category Manufacturing

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly

Posted 2025-11-03

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