Machine Assembler

Machine Assembler

Location: PMI Kyoto Packaging Systems Elk Grove Village, IL

Reports To: Assembly Manager

Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (with potential for overtime) with 20% to 30% Travel. Hourly Rate: Between $25 to $35 an hour depending on experience

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Assembler. The ideal candidate will play a key role in efficiently assembling custom packaging machinery, contributing to the productivity and growth of our organization.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in machine manufacturing
• Proficiency with hand tools, including screwdrivers and drill guns
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills
• High attention to detail and self-motivation
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
• High School diploma or GED required; professional certification is a plus
• Basic PC skills, including proficiency with email and Office software (advanced technical skills not required)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately interpret and follow blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to assemble machinery and equipment
• Maintain and organize inventory at workstations
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet established standards
• Identify defects, document issues, and take corrective action as necessary
• Rework or repair equipment according to engineering specifications
• Perform all tasks in compliance with safety procedures and quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Install components such as grease lines, air lines, sheet metal guarding, guards, switches, and pneumatics
• Perform drilling and tapping on machinery as needed
• Assist with machine shipping logistics
• Support machine setup and troubleshooting post-assembly, ensuring proper operation
• Participate in on-site installations and modifications (approximately 20% of the role; negotiable)

General Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Excellent communication
• Proactive and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment consistent with 5S standards

Benefits:

• Medical PPO Company paid 100 % for Employee and about 90% for dependents.
• Dental PPO Plan Company paid 100 % for Employee
• Vision plan PPO Plan
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) $1,500 for Employee and $3,000 for Family annually
• EAP Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance ($25,000 Basic and Supplemental options)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (Basic and Supplemental options)
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• 401K Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO and Sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5,250 per year towards tuition reimbursement.