Thermoforming Lead Technician

TOPPAN Packaging Americas • Franklin Park, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Thermoforming Lead Technician is responsible for leading and supporting thermoforming operations while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met. This role combines hands-on machine operation with leadership responsibilities, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across production lines.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience in thermoforming or plastics manufacturing
• Prior leadership experience on the production floor
• Comfortable communicating across all levels of the organization
• Strong math skills (including fractions and decimals)
• Available to work flexible shifts as needed

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• An Associate degree in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety for personnel and equipment at all times
• Ensure products meet quality standards through inspection, testing, and documentation
• Set and verify machine parameters based on process sheets
• Ensure production lines are properly supplied with materials
• Oversee thermoforming, automation, and auxiliary equipment operations
• Support machine setup and lead line start-ups
• Perform daily and weekly inspections and support preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot thermoforming equipment, including TSL systems
• Identify root causes and correct issues such as sticking, webbing, splits, forming defects, and trim issues
• Follow GMPs and all food safety and quality standards
• Enforce proper safety procedures including LOTO, PPE, and hazard communication
• Collaborate with maintenance and leadership teams to resolve issues

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree