nVenia, part of the Duravant family of companies, is a leading manufacturer of automated packaging equipment, integrated packaging systems, and aftermarket solutions. Built on the trusted brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer, and Ohlson, nVenia helps customers across consumer goods, food and beverage, industrial, and other industries improve productivity and operational performance through innovative, customer-focused packaging solutions.
Combining deep industry expertise with Duravant's global resources, nVenia is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration.
Why Work at nVenia?
- nVenia offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law
- Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Educational Assistance reimbursement
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mechanical Assembly Technician, entry level, is responsible for assembling machinery, subassemblies, by interpreting blueprints and following detailed build sequences. The role requires the use of hand and power tools, and ensuring all work is completed safely, on time, and within quality and budget standards.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
• At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Read, interpret, and understand blueprints and drawings including identifying parts to drawing, symbol recognition and material recognition.
• Utilize drawings to plan assembly and build sequence.
• Build assemblies, sub-assemblies, segments of machines and construct/assist in constructing standalone machines.
• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools for assembly.
• Communicate potential problems to Lead / Manager.
• Ensure assembly and build tasks are completed within budget and on time per schedule.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.
• Understand and maintain both quality and quantity standards and expectations.
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Responsible for accurately reporting hours worked in MES.
• Use tools: Tape Measure, Verneer Caliper, Micrometer.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- 0 to 2 years’ related experience preferred.
- High School/ GED
- Strong communication skills.
- Must understand directions and respond verbally as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours per day. The employee frequently uses hands and arms to handle materials and equipment and may be required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
nVenia is a packaging machinery manufacturing and service organization widely known to have the widest selection of packaging technology under one roof and is dedicated to providing our distributors and end-users with the highest quality product and support.
nVenia brings Duravant packaging leaders Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein and Ohlson Packaging together to create next-level packaging equipment integration and innovation. One name, in one location, with one shared focus: our customers and the problems we need to solve.
nVenia Wood Dale, Illinois, USA Office
Wood Dale, IL, United States
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