Lead Set-Up Mechanic  |Abilene, TX | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available Shifts: 1st Shift

• Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $27.05/hr. - $32.68/hr.

If you are self-motivated, reliable, and have a history of mechanical, troubleshooting, and/or automotive repair experience, this job is for you!

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

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.

Job Summary: 
Conduct all mechanical changeovers including line set-ups, mold and trim tool changes, guide bar replacement, pick adjustments and control system adjustments.  Also troubleshoot all machine malfunctions and makes appropriate adjustments to related equipment to ensure quality product is produced at published throughput's rates.  Assist weekly, monthly, and quarterly PM’s. (PM’s consist of rebuilds of components on trim press, former's, printers, grinders, tooling and automation equipment, etc).  This position requires flexibility to work overtime, be on call, and to adjust hours / shifts / teams as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Lead Changeovers Team 
• Responsible for make effective changeovers ( major and minor)
• Assembles, cleans, repairs as needed, and re-assembles tooling in accordance with prescribed tooling maintenance requirements as well as when needed due to component failure
• Perform all mold changes, including the disconnection, removal and relocation of mold and the installation, re connection and set up of molds through to production function
• Manages storage and organization of tooling to ensure readiness
• Support changeover time reduction efforts
• Maintains tool cleaning systems to include cleaning tank (changing filters, changing solution and cleaning tank itself)
• Support and perform mold PM schedules, as assigned
• Periodically clean and inspect molds
• Assist in documentation and record history of the specific molds
• Skilled in using precision measurement and set-up devices
• Identify modifications or upgrades to address downtime issues
• Assists in some daily routine such as mold cleaning and set-up in shop
• Assists or perform mold changes when needed. 
• Trains and oversees associates to ensure changeover and machine set-up integrity is maintained
• Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Results focused with strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensures work areas are clean and organized in line with safety and work efficiency objectives
• Specification and procurement of spare parts
• Assist in process technician responsibilities as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skilled Machinist experience in high precision machine shop/manufacturing environment preferred 
• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications to include data collection and manipulation
• Ability to execute close tolerance fabrication, component assembly and machine set-up
• Skilled in using precision measurement and set-up devices
• Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces.
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with strong sense of accountability.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization.
• Able to act and show best work practice, understand work design and respond to issues without specific instructions
• Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Results focused with strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Assist in process technician responsibilities as assigned
• Must be a Team player
• Hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or general maintenance knowledge preferred
• Injection molding and/or plastics industry experience preferred
• Experience operating cranes, forklifts and handling heavy molds preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

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 approximately 180 miles west of the Dallas Fort Worth metro area, Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas. Its population was 117,063 at the 2010 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan statistical area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 170,219.

The plant was built in 2006, manufactures PET, and has approximately 150 employees. (The City of Abilene recognized Pactiv Evergreen - ABL for their economic impact by awarding the plant a resealed parking lot and painted facility in 2020.)

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.

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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.