Assembly Technician

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Shift: 1st
Schedule: 6 AM to 6 PM. 12-hour rotating shift schedule
Pay rate: $18.00/hr(commensurate with experience)

Liquibox, under the Sealed Air organization - Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Assembly Technician where you'll leverage your technical expertise to maintain critical production equipment, train team members, and drive operational excellence. As an Assembly Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining production efficiency, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. This position combines technical skills with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety by following established protocols and proactively identifying potential hazards
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure all products meet or exceed customer specifications
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on assembly equipment including:
  
  • Air system adjustments and fitting replacements
  • Sensor calibration and optimization
  • Pallet index jam resolution
  • Alarm troubleshooting and system resets
  • Gripper and pin replacement
  
  
  
• Train and mentor assembly operators on safety protocols, operational best practices, and quality standards
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and production output
• Maintain equipment health checks and preventative maintenance schedules
• Ensure adequate inventory of maintenance parts and components
• Document and report daily production metrics to management
• Prioritize production tasks based on shipping requirements and deadlines
• Operate assembly machinery including boxing, labeling, and palletizing equipment
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Technical certification in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or a related field
• Experience with pneumatic systems and controls
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience training or mentoring team members
• Familiarity with production scheduling and inventory management

Core Competencies

• Technical problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Equipment maintenance and repair
• Team leadership and training
• Process improvement
• Safety compliance and awareness
• Quality control and assurance
• Time management and prioritization
• Cross-functional collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours)
• Capable of lifting, carrying, and moving items weighing up to 60 pounds
• Manual dexterity for operating tools and equipment
• Visual acuity to inspect parts and read technical documentation

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or production environments
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with industrial equipment maintenance and repair
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical aptitude for production calculations and measurements
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand/walk during 12-hour shifts
• Proficiency in operating manualand electric pallet jacks

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing facility with exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, and standard industrial conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.