Set up Tech

Koch•Jonesboro, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Packaging, a Georgia Pacific company, is seeking individuals to join their team as a Setup Technician at the Jonesboro, AR facility. The role involves safely removing, installing, aligning, and setting up process tooling on thermoforming and extrusion equipment. This position ensures that equipment and tooling are correctly configured to meet production demands, product specifications, quality standards, and established process parameters. The Setup Technician collaborates with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to achieve efficient product changeovers, establish stable operating conditions, troubleshoot setup and process issues, and minimize equipment downtime and material waste. Anchor Packaging is a global leader in designing and manufacturing rigid food containers and food service cling film in the USA since 1963, focusing on protecting food and the environment through sustainable materials and practices.

Requirements

Driver's License is required
Forklift Experience
Hands on mechanical experience
Experience performing precision measurements utilizing micrometers, tape measure and dial calipers

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, machine setup, mechanical, extrusion, thermoforming, or related industrial experience

Responsibilities

Safely remove and install thermoforming and extrusion process tooling
Perform product and tooling changeovers according to established procedures and production schedules
Inspect tooling before installation for damage, wear, cleanliness, and proper condition
Properly position, align, secure, and verify tooling prior to equipment startup
Connect and disconnect tooling-related utilities, hoses, fittings, and other components as required
Verify proper tooling clearances and alignment using appropriate precision measuring instruments
Handle tooling in a manner that prevents damage to tooling, equipment, and finished products
Return removed tooling to its designated storage location and ensure tooling is properly identified and protected
Maintain clean and organized tooling and setup areas
Operate a forklift
Travel from site to site locally occasionally via personal vehicle
Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment