Full-Time

Machine Technician 2

Altium Packaging

Altium Packaging

1,001-5,000 employees

Rigid plastic packaging design and manufacturing

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Janesville, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
GMP

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Requirements
  • Intermediate mathematical skills are required.
  • Intermediate computer experience is required.
  • Three or more years of equivalent machine operator experience are required.
  • Completion of Altium Machine Technician Level II training is required.
  • The employee must regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • The employee works around moving mechanical parts in a production environment, usually with loud noise and fluctuating temperatures.
  • Personal protective equipment is required in the production department and other designated areas.
  • Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Operate blow-mold, grinder, trimmer, and conveyor-system equipment.
  • Troubleshoot process problems and perform minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line.
  • Follow the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Demonstrate mastery of entry-level Machine Operator skills and teach Level-1 Machine Operator skills.
  • Adhere to quality-control and blow-mold process procedures.
  • Use mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
  • Apply preventive-maintenance procedures.
  • Maintain critical processing outputs by adjusting parisons, tail adjustments, regrind levels, weight controls, and other required operator settings.
  • Run two production lines consistently.
  • Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance and mold, neck, blow-pin, and other mechanical changes.
  • Operate on multiple platforms and work cross-functionally.
  • Train entry-level Machine Operators and shadow Machine Operators when applicable based on plant equipment.
  • Change colors efficiently without excessive product loss.
  • Receive instructions on specific job tasks from the Lead Operator or Supervisor, seek assistance with unusual problems, and apply sound professional judgment.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Altium Packaging makes rigid plastic packaging and containers, including bottles, jugs, and other containers for beverage, food, household chemical, and personal care markets. It offers end-to-end packaging solutions: package design, engineering, and manufacturing, enabling customers to develop their brands through tailored packaging. The company differentiates itself by being a leader in sustainable packaging, including offering 100% recycled plastic bottles and ongoing use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, alongside its customer-centric design and full-service approach. Its goal is to help brands grow with packaging that meets their functional needs while advancing sustainable practices in packaging.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Altium's 2026 blog highlights dairy, sustainability, and PCR innovation momentum.
  • Job postings rose 27.5% in 2026, signaling hiring despite modest headcount decline.
  • GIC's ownership and Altium's scale support acquisitions and end-market diversification.

What critics are saying

  • Dairy Brands sued Altium in 2023 over contract disputes in Texas federal court.
  • Sage Plastics trade-secret litigation in 2024 exposes know-how leakage and employee-mobility risk.
  • A prolonged CEO transition after Sean Fallmann's 2025 retirement can disrupt execution.

What makes Altium Packaging unique

  • Altium has 65 North American facilities and 100% recyclable packaging across categories.
  • It pioneered 100% recycled plastic bottles and pushes high-PCR lightweight designs.
  • Its new early-2026 eCommerce platform strengthens customer stickiness and ordering convenience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Company News

PR Newswire
Nov 15th, 2023
Envision Plastics Celebrates National Recycling Day With Event To Launch Expanded Ecoprime® Recycling Capacity

"Coming together on National Recycling Day to celebrate this achievement is incredibly fulfilling, and I'm proud of our team and the commitment to being the industry's preferred supplier of fit-for-food contract HDPE PCR." said Altium Packaging's President and Chief Executive Officer, Sean Fallmann. .