Set Up Mechanic

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What is my day to day like? As our set‑up mechanic, you will play a central role in ensuring that all equipment is prepared and maintained for top performance. You will focus on managing all changeovers for our Thermoforming Machines, including cutting stations and tooling, by minimizing downtime through precise set‑up and maintenance.

• Tooling Maintenance:
  Inspecting and organizing tooling before and after use to ensure all components are functional. Reporting any performance deviations to maintain quality and ensure tools are repaired before installation.
• Safety and Housekeeping:
  Maintaining safety switches and guards, and following lock‑out procedures. Ensuring all changeover areas are clean and organized and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Training and Development:
  Training operators on basic safety and operational procedures.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensuring high‑quality parts by properly setting up forming and trimming equipment.
• Equipment Coordination:
  Collaborating with management to address repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment improvements.
• Maintenance Support:
  Assisting the maintenance department as production allows and supporting the Production Manager with additional tasks as needed.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

• Proven mechanical ability and basic knowledge of electrical controllers and circuits.
• In-depth and detailed knowledge of Thermoforming, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical processes.
• Ability to work overtime if needed.
• 3 years in thermoforming, machine maintenance and plastics a plus.
• High School diploma or equivalent trade school diploma.

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

• Competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert.

Sabert will not commence an employment‑based immigration case to fill this open position.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing