Do you have hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting automated packaging machines? Have you worked in the food/goods packaging industry? Would you like to be a part of a team that works together to achieve the goal of helping companies grow through increasing their production and work every day with a purpose? Then WPMC is for you!

We are looking to add experienced, mechanically inclined people to set up, operate and troubleshoot filling and packaging machines and other equipment associated with food/goods packaging.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Salary will depend on experience and qualifications ($35-$45 per hour - Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem available)
• Flexibility in schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Travel
• Professional development assistance
• Bonuses for installation on top of pay

How you will do it:

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot filling and packaging machines and other equipment associated with the packaging of foods/goods.
• Perform operator adjustments on machines settings and parts to fit our customer’s product requirements and speeds
• Operate a forklift to crate and uncrate large wooden boxes
• Be able to do basic electrical wiring of automated packaging machines if needed
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues over the phone if applicable
• Monitor the use and inventory of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment
• Be a problem solver in the field to help get the job done
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Communicate accurately and effectively with customers and fellow team members
• Must be willing to travel domestically for up to 5 days at a time
• Travel to companies facilities to train machine operators
• Keep the work area clean

What skills/experience you need:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in food/goods packaging as an operator or technician is required
• Knowledge of how to use tools, equipment, materials, and techniques common to packaging machines, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Good knowledge of technical parts, machines, and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to train and evaluate machine operators and technicians
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting methodologies.

Important Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing, climbing, bending, and lifting during work hours, especially during installation or troubleshooting of machines
• Ability to safely lift machine components and raw materials with and without assistance (can be up to 50+ lbs. or combined weight of more)
• Hands and fingers with dexterity to work with product, equipment parts and controls and ability to listen for malfunctions, alarms, and other production-related sounds.
• Must be able to work with varying degrees of noise indoors and in environmentally variable conditions