Technician Machine Setter – 3rd Shift

Novares Group

. Guarantee and optimize the good working order of machines in compliance with quality, reliability, cost, deadline, safety and environmental procedures .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePrairie du Chien • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in machine operation, maintenance, and production changeovers while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. Capable of analyzing processes, implementing improvements, and providing technical support and training to team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Machine OperationProduction ChangeoversLean ImprovementTechnical SupportQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Tooling PreparationLevel 1 MaintenanceProcess MonitoringCycle Time AnalysisMalfunction Diagnosis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem SolvingAdaptabilityContinuous Improvement Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Peripheral DevicesConveyorsComputer Databases

Industry Keywords

Quality StandardsSafety ProceduresEnvironmental ProceduresProduction Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guarantee and optimize the good working order of machines in compliance with quality, reliability, cost, deadline, safety and environmental procedures
Prepare tooling for quick changeovers and consult production planning
Prepare and perform production changeovers, including assembly and dismounting of tooling, peripheral devices and conveyors
Supply or organize raw materials for machines
Mount tooling and perform level 1 maintenance
Set machines required for manufacturing
Ensure workstation layout conformity and cleanliness
Perform and approve start-up checks and minimize start-up rejections
Check machines, peripheral devices and tooling for proper operation
Record malfunctions and technical tuning operations in the process log
Monitor process parameters, production conditions and cycle times
Report issues to the manager and make simple corrections for malfunctions
Participate in Lean improvement actions and workshop process and equipment improvements
Update position-related documents and computer databases
At Levels 2 and 3, analyze and diagnose processes, implement corrective actions and improvement plans, and analyze micro-breakdowns
At Levels 2 and 3, provide technical support, tutoring and training to operators, leaders, setters and APU teams
At Level 3, participate in solving technical and quality problems, updating products/processes, and developing and optimizing processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Desire to learn new skills and transfer technical knowledge
Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement
Accuracy and attention to detail
Constructive problem solving and suggestions for improvement
Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change
Understanding and support of Group standards and procedures
Level of Experience: N/A
Required Travel: N/A

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits or compensation extras are specified in the posting