What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Windowing Machine Specialist position at Oliver Packaging & Printing?
Packaging Windowing Machine Specialist (Carton Finishing)
Make precision packaging happen
Do you thrive on dialing in complex machinery until every fold and film line up perfectly? Are you motivated by hitting production goals without compromising quality? At Oliver Inc.—a one-stop packaging partner with 250 years of experience, multiple facilities, and a sustainability-forward mindset—you'll help deliver fast, consistent, and agile results for leading brands. We value passion, respect, and creative problem-solving because that's how we build our customers' success—and yours.
Your mission
- Own the setup of high-speed windowing equipment for each production run.
- Load and align paperboard blanks and window film rolls precisely to spec.
- Calibrate glue application and placement guides to achieve spot-on registration.
- Verify in-process quality: registration, glue adhesion, and film placement.
- Hit target speeds while holding tight quality tolerances.
- Prevent defects (misaligned windows, glue overflow, scratches, wrinkles) and document outcomes—counts, downtime, waste.
- Partner with QC and finishing teammates to solve issues quickly and keep orders on schedule.
How you'll win
- Keep equipment in top shape with routine cleaning, lubrication, and part changes.
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical/electrical issues to reduce stoppages.
- Champion safety—lockout/tagout, PPE, and a clean work area—every shift.
- Collaborate with feeders, packers, and helpers to maximize efficiency.
- Communicate proactively with supervisors about progress, materials, and mechanics.
- Share knowledge and support training for apprentices and new hires.
Your background
- Experience operating finishing/packaging machinery; folding carton or print/packaging preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude for setups, adjustments, and light maintenance.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
- Comfort reading job tickets, work orders, and specifications.
- Solid basic math and measurement skills.
Preferred extras
- Direct experience on windowing machines.
- Knowledge of adhesives, films, and paperboard substrates.
- Forklift certification or safe material handling experience.
Work environment
- Standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs during the shift.
- Manufacturing setting with noise, dust, and moving equipment.
- Overtime and flexible shifts based on production needs.
Equal Opportunity
Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
If precision, pace, and teamwork are your strengths, we'd love to meet you.