Operations Technician

Operations Technician

Salary: $35 - $45 per hour

The Operations Technician supports day-to-day operations in the ABM, FITMENTS or FILMS departments at the Northlake facility, with process improvement skills, film and materials knowledge, including material SOC and process parameters verification for product and process development, major equipment modifications, and helping with the R&D process.

• Able and willing to train and coach operators or techs on day and night shifts.
• Set a good example as a role model for positive engagement and continuous improvement culture.
• Provide technical knowledge to resolve problems with quality and downtime issues on the production floor.
• Able and willing to run equipment when necessary.
• Supports shift production teams in problem solving and troubleshooting efforts, which may require after-hour call-ins.
• Support the introduction of new technology.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and technical support personnel for day-to-day operations, on problems, and on process improvement initiatives.
• Develop strong, positive communication links with all departments including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, People & Culture, Maintenance and Finance.
• Provide support to other SIG sites as requested.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on projects and activities as required.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a solid technical background in Extrusion, Injection Molding or Bag making process with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and/or Level 3-4 in one of the production department skills matrices.
• Ability to work all shifts and perform overtime.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and Power Point presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic skill knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel, and Virtual Client to perform effectively in daily activities.
• Ability to perform visual inspection process and successfully read and apply technical material including print specifications.

• 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!

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad – a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, and real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members.

If you show skill and willingness to learn, we’ll back you all the way.

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag‑in‑box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world.

Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.