Tooling Set-Up Mechanic | Bedford Park, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

*$1,500 Sign on Bonus*

Grow your career with Pactiv Evergreen!  If you have 1 - 2 years demonstrated Tooling and Change over experience in a manufacturing setting and like problem solving; bring your skills here! Our food packaging machinery will provide an opportunity to grow your mechanical and electrical skills. You will perform PM on Molds and components and support the resolve issues with motors, wiring, PLCs, drives belts and chains. Experience with Injection Molding or Extrusion machinery, highly preferred.  Ideal candidates have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience within the manufacturing industry and have the demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment & mechanical components minimum supervision or assistance.

Available Shifts: NIGHT SHIFT

• 8-Hour Shifts Monday - Friday with EVERY WEEKEND OFF
• Day (E-Shift) Hours: 7A-3:30P or 6:30 AM - 3PM

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

• Competitive Starting Pay Rate of $24.41-$31.10
• Paid Weekly
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

 Tooling Set Up Mechanic Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare, dependent care
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

APPLY ONLINE OR TEXT "PTVE" to 97211 TO APPLY

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Installs Molds to successfully complete changeovers with minimal supervision. 
• Perform any maintenance repair work on tooling that is required to support operations. 
• Maintain shop equipment in good working condition. 
• Installs tooling (cavities, plugs, etc.) into mold bases (molds). 
• Identify and troubleshoot tooling problem. 
• Provide timely support to other departments. 
• Work with tooling team members on all aspects of the job. 
• Demonstrates the proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety procedures. 

• Maintains a clean work area. 
• Performs PMs on Molds and components. 
• Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely matter. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations. 
• Ensures housekeeping in area(s) of responsibility is safe, clean and 6S 
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines. 
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers. 
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition. 
• Polish machine marks from flat and contoured surfaces of tooling components using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or die grinders. 
• Measure dimensions and inspect completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications. 
• Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools. 
• Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability. 
• Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed. 
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. 
• Replace worn equipment components.                                                     

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years tooling experience with a high degree of mechanical ability and aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs. 

• Able to operate forklift and high-lift equipment, welding experience desired. 
• Ability to hold tight machining tolerances. 
• Knowledge and experience using micrometers, depth micrometers, inside diameter gauge, and outside diameter gauge. 
• Understand various tooling technology. 
• Basic math and computer skills required. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrated team player. 
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision. 
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned. 
• Must be able to work overtime as needed. 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 

Competencies:  

Analytical, problem solving, time  management, strong technical/functional skills, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation, mechanical aptitude, detail oriented 

Education and/or Experience:   

• HS diploma or equivalency. 
• 3-5 years Thermo tooling changeover experience. 

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Located 16 miles south west of Chicago, Bedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois. The population was 580 at the 2010 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.

Pactiv Bedford Park is a leading Extrusion/Injection Molding facility that produces plates, straws, cutlery, and wrapped cutlery kits for the food service industry. Built in 1974, our facility has 195,000 total square footage. We host 90 machines including Injection Molding, Extrusion, and Automated Robotic instruments. We produce approximately 75 million pounds annually and over 400,000 SKUs. We employ over 500 full-time and temporary employees who have helped us attain numerous awards including Quality Performer of the year and Safety Excellence.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies