SIG Group · 21 hours ago
Tool & Die Technician/Machinist
Northlake, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$30/hr - $54/hr
10+ years expSIG Group is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. The Tool & Die Technician/Machinist is primarily responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all injection and extrusion tooling, as well as supporting continuous improvement activities.
ManufacturingLogisticsPackaging ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
The candidate must have a high level of attention to detail
Adhere to company safety policies and good housekeeping practices
Maintain all injection and extrusion tooling through preventive maintenance and/or improvements
Troubleshoot and repair hot runner manifolds for injection tooling
Repair, recondition and fabricate components for the ABMs or other equipment with the highest quality of craftsmanship possible
Support all departments through the development and fabrication of components to improve safety, improve the process or reduce scrap
Work closely with Tool Crib attendant to ensure all stock levels of components processed by the Tooling Tech/Machinist are maintained at levels necessary to protect the customer
Contributes ideas and support to capital planning, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure that personal tools and equipment are in proper condition and report all damaged or lost equipment to the Maintenance Manager as soon as possible. Lost or damage of any shop tools or equipment should also be reported
Use the MP2 work order system as the primary task list to make the most of the available time. Prioritize the work according to production needs and/or strategic reasons
Be alert and proactive to work that needs to be done, even though it was not necessarily assigned, such as preventive maintenance, housekeeping, lighting, safety issues, etc. When there are no outstanding high priority jobs remaining, this type of work should be pursued by the team leader and his craftsmen
Complete all necessary paperwork including work order forms, checklists, material/parts requisitions, etc. Ensure that all craftsmen on shift are also completing their paperwork correctly and on time
Strive for excellent communication within the department and throughout the plant
Ensure there is no information lost during discussions at shift change. Always inform relief of all relevant matters, no matter how small
Work safely and ensure that crew works safely. This includes following all personal and product safety rules, practicing good housekeeping, detecting and correcting unsafe conditions and being proactive to prevent future safety concerns
Responsibility to report food/product safety problems or risks to a supervisor or manager immediately or take action if possible
Qualification
Required
AAS Degree or certificate in Metal Machining
10 years of related experience, preferably in Injection Tooling maintenance and Metal Machining
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to comprehend trigonometry and geometry. This includes being able to measure to ten thousandths of an inch
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Strong command of the English language, with excellent grammar, punctuation, and writing skills, required
Basic computer skills required. MS office, AutoCAD and MP2 skills necessary
Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings
Should be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55lbs
Benefits
Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
401K Retirement matching reimbursement
Vacation & PSL
Paid Holidays
Performance Bonus
And much more!
Company
SIG Group
SIG is a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$681.99M2025-03-19Post Ipo Debt· $681.99M
2018-09-28IPO
2014-11-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Samuel Sigrist
Former Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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