Machine Shop Technician

Anchor Packaging, a Georgia Pacific company, is looking for individuals to join their dynamic team of Machine Shop Technicians at the Paragould, AR facility.

A global innovation leader in designing and manufacturing rigid food containers and food service cling film in the USA since 1963. Committed to protecting food and the environment by using materials that reduce food and packaging waste to conserve valuable natural resources while delivering what the chef intended. Our partners at restaurant chains, supermarkets, convenience stores, food processors, and the distributors that warehouse and ship to these market segments utilize our award‑winning performance features in durable packaging that preserves food quality, taste, and texture.

$23.50–$29.50 based on experience with a $0.75 shift differential for nights.

• Night Shift 10:55 pm to 7:00 am

• Visually inspect and test machinery or equipment and perform necessary repairs needed to safely install and/or return production equipment to acceptable operating conditions.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, attachments, accessories and work material.
• Calculate machining factors such as speed, feed, depth, angle of cut, coolant flow, etc.
• Inspect cutting tools for sharpness and usability.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial calipers, depth gage indicators, etc. during the manufacturing of the workpiece.
• Inspect the workpiece and create an inspection document for future reference, if necessary.
• Clean and perform maintenance functions on the machines, tools, and parts.
• Perform coolant replacement.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, high‑volume environment.

• Experience working with cutting tools, tool holders, fixtures, and other accessories such as manual mills, lathes, grinders, and tool grinders.

• 2 or more years of experience working in a tool and die shop.
• CNC certification.
• Machinist or tool and die license/certification.
• Experience working with trim die assembly.

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