Syntegon Technology is one of the leading suppliers of process and packaging technology. At over 30 locations in more than 15 countries worldwide, a highly-qualified workforce develops and produces complete solutions for the pharmaceuticals, food, and confectionery industries. These solutions are complemented by a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio. A global service and sales network provides customers with local points of contact. Syntegon Technology has operations globally and is responsible for the successful expansion of the service business in North America for Packaging Technology.

Syntegon Technology in the Minneapolis area specializes in the pharmaceutical industry. Complete packaging solutions are provided for parenteral drugs, ophthalmics, animal health products, vitamins, and nutritional supplements. Products include vial, capsule, syringe, and powder filling; isolation technology, and cartoning.

SUMMARY: Sets-up, edits and operates machines to include CNC mill, or CNC lathe, manual mill, manual lathe, to machine complex, high tolerance parts, with little supervision. Possesses broad knowledge of machining practices and detailed set-ups. Works on complex tooling and fixtures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Programs, sets up and operates machines and performs progressive work involving very close tolerances, using scale, square, calipers, micrometers, indicators, vernier, etc.
• Determines operation sequences, working from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications.
• Skillfully fits and assembles where necessary, using machinist’s hand tools, measuring equipment, clamping devices, etc. to position work properly and monitoring machine functions and dimensional deviations.
• Work safely, adhering to company policies/procedures, maintain work area and machines in safe working conditions.
• Work within established time standards for machining various parts.
• Actively participate in efforts for Continuous Improvement of processes
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods to operate machining equipment.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a minimum of 2+ year vocational education OR high school education supplemented by 2+ years of formal on-the-job training
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of machining experience using all of the equipment noted above

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of machining practices and techniques and mechanical principles
• Knowledge of shop mathematics
• Ability to program and perform complex setups, tooling applications
• Familiarity with machinability of materials
• Skilled ability to read blueprints and sketches
• Effective communication skills
• Motivated, self-starter
• Possess continuous improvement mentality
• Positive attitude, open to change
• Ability to run multiple machines concurrently

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com. Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

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