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You won’t just fix breakdowns — you’ll fine‑tune, align, calibrate, and improve performance to keep lines running efficiently with minimal waste and downtime.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nMaintaining and optimizing cartoners, flow wrappers, and automated packaging systems\nPrecision mechanical adjustment: timing, alignment, infeed and transfer systems\nTroubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, sensor, and servo‑driven components\nSupporting changeovers, line setups, and new equipment installs\nRoot‑cause problem solving to improve long‑term line performance\nWhat we’re looking for\n2+ years working with high‑speed packaging machinery (food, beverage, CPG, pharma)\nStrong mechanical skills with exposure to sensors, servos, and automation\nExperience with cartoners, flow wrappers, or similar equipment\nPLC exposure is a plus (not required)\nOEM‑specific experience not required - full training provided\nWhy apply?\nHourly pay up to $37/hr (based on experience)\nWork on advanced, high‑speed automated equipment\nClear technical growth path into senior automation roles\nWell‑funded plant with strong leadership and job security\nPay: $37.00 - $43.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Imperium Life Sciences","rawCompany":"imperium life sciences","city":"Plainfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:08:16.423Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"53-7064.00","title":"Packers and Packagers, Hand","slug":"packers-and-packagers-hand"},{"code":"51-3099.00","title":"Food Processing Workers, All Other","slug":"food-processing-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"333993","title":"Packaging Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"packaging-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"488991","title":"Packing and Crating","slug":"packing-and-crating"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Packaging Machine Operator","description":"Packaging Automation Technician / Packaging Mechanic (High‑Speed Equipment)\nLocation: Bartlett, IL\nRate: $37 - $43 per hour\nFull time\nShifts: 1st and 2nd available\nWork for a thriving, international manufacturer known for cutting‑edge automation, premium products, and serious investment in its people.\nThis operation runs high‑speed, modern packaging lines and is expanding its technical team to support continued growth. 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