Who We Are

IPL Schoeller is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business.

As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. 

Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com

The role

Responsible for machine programming, set-up and use, troubleshooting, light fabricating, routine product inspection and preventative maintenance of machines, as required. The Toolmaker reports to the Director, Advanced Manufacturing.

As a CNC Operator at IPL you will:

*  Machine Programming, Set-Up, and Use • Program parts using Mastercam software for both CNC mills and lathes.

• Set-up CNC and manual machines and run parts fluently. Tooling 

• Working knowledge of grinders, surface and O.D. 

• Aid in tool selection.

• Solve tooling issues by: o Identifying productivity of tooling. o Evaluating tooling performance. o Assessing new tooling requirements. 

• Make decisions on tolerances and fits by part functionality requirements. 

• Perform routine visual and dimensional inspection of parts per procedure specification using measuring equipment. 

• May be required to make prints of parts to aid department and machine operators.

• Design inspection gauges and techniques for Quality on new products when needed. Preventative Maintenance/Housekeeping 

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM’s) on machines. 

• Assist in maintaining the general work area and overall shop area organized and clean. Troubleshooting 

• Reverse engineer and execute light fabrication work on broken parts.

• Create one-off parts without any set-up parts. Job Requirements/Skills 

• Required training (training will be provided in all areas, as needed): o Forklift o Lockout/Tagout o Arc Flash o First Aid/CPR o Fire Extinguisher o Hazardous Communication 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

• Excellent time management skills with an adherence to deadlines. 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, complete projects in a timely manner and maintain a high degree of detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently with self-direction when warranted. 

• Ability to problem solve, analyze situations, and make recommendations and/or decisions for Education and Experience 

• Prior mold making and/or tool making experience a plus.

• Prior apprenticeship in tool making preferred. Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis. 

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing on concrete production flooring.

What you will bring to the role:

• Required training (training will be provided in all areas, as needed): (Forklift, Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash, First Aid/CPR, Fire Extinguisher)
• Hazardous Communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent time management skills with an adherence to deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, complete projects in a timely manner and maintain a high degree of detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently with self-direction when warranted.
  • Ability to problem solve, analyze situations, and make recommendations and/or decisions for Education and Experience
  • Prior mold making and/or tool making experience a plus.
  • Prior apprenticeship in tool making preferred. Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis. Prolonged periods of walking and standing on concrete production flooring.

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!