Jobs in Batavia, IL (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.
We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The hourly wage for this position starts ranges from $27.50 - $31.50 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm with some overtime

Summary:

As an Engineering Technician your primary role is to support engineering/Operations in development and application projects. This includes but is not limited to assembling and breaking down automated machinery, conducting tests on development projects and recording all the relevant data under minimal supervision. You would also be required to troubleshoot equipment and perform the necessary repairs of both electrical and mechanical components. You will also be required to effectively communicate and coordinate with external customers globally.

Essential Functions:

• Strong Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical equipment components.
• Assemble and breakdown prototype equipment in the lab and in the field, under minimal direction from an engineer.
• Setup and perform product testing with minimal supervision.
• Ability to utilize basic measurement tools (tape measure, caliper and micrometer).
• Ability to utilize common assembly tools (drills, hammers and wrenches).
• Ability to use a forklift.
• Ability to use advanced assembly\fabrication methods. (Welding/Plasma cutting and light machining).
• Collect, document and communicate data and observations amongst team.
• Travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Education:

Associates degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience.
• Experience in development or technical support of industrial equipment a plus.
• Experience working directly with engineers in a technical support capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics required.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Safety & Security
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Detailed Oriented
• Independence
• Analysis Skills
• Customer Focus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at HRRecruiting@Signode.com.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.