Merakey Jobs

Job Title: Machine Technician

Job Description

This position is for a forming technician responsible for troubleshooting issues that arise during the production of cardboard boxes. The technician will be involved in setting up machines, adjusting glue points, performing minor maintenance, and ensuring that each box meets the specified forming standards.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the machine

• Adjusting glue points

• Performing minor maintenance and preventive maintenance on the machine

• Installing new tooling for new machine issues

• Adjusting alignment to ensure each box meets the forming specifications

• Operating in a cell of 16 different machines

Essential Skills

• Machine operation

• Mechanical aptitude

• Experience in preventive maintenance

• 2 years of experience in mechanical aptitude - adjusting start/stop points

• 2 years of experience in preventive maintenance - greasing bearings

• 2 years of experience in setting up machines and changeovers

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a setup technician for setting up machines

• Experience as an operating technician with machine operating and minor troubleshooting skills

Why Work Here?

Join the largest paper manufacturing company and work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

This box-making facility adheres to food-grade standards, requiring compliance with food GMPs. Employees must wear hair nets, beard nets, steel-toe shoes, and ear protection. The plant is well-lit, clean, and can be dusty. Shifts are Monday through Friday, 8 hours each, with rotating schedules from 6 AM - 2 PM, 2 PM - 10 PM, and 10 PM - 6 AM. Expect to work 40-50 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.