Coating Operator

ITW•Bloomfield, CT

6d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

ITW DESCRIPTION Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. ITW Specialty Films is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc and designs, manufactures and markets specialized Holographic films for the consumer packaging, trading cards and lottery market under the ShineMark brand. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coater - Machine Operator 2nd Shift Perform a variety of machine setups and operations to imprint a coating, and design onto various film, some material slitting and rewinding, as well as material handling and finished product. Follow production schedule to adjust and changeover machines. Operating rewinding machines and ensure they are maintained. Record production run quantities following SOP’s, job order, and perform quality controls checks on product and materials. Attention to detail and utilize good communication skills are critical. Maintain a safe and clean work environment, follow written SOPs and PCs instructions. Set up and operate slitting machines to cut various types of coated or imprinted polyester film materials to specific sizes. Make required machine changeovers. Adjust slit width, load and unload materials from unwind and rewind parts of machinery. Closely monitor converting processes, inspect material for obvious visual defects, make machine adjustments if necessary. Assist in ensuring that machines are routinely maintained; that specific product material stocks are available and ready for production runs. See that items in low supply are replaced. Record production run quantities, job orders, product and materials used, machinery down times. Label and pack completed rolls in accordance with requirements and SOPs. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Experience within a manufacturing environment and /or mechanical aptitude are preferred COMPETENCIES Willingness to learn and the Flexibility to work in other departments within ITW ShineMark, NA as assigned. Attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to adapt to challenging and demanding work environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, around the machines to replenish coating and perform visual inspections of the product, additionally, sit as needed, use hands to finger dexterity, handle, and/or feel. Additionally, reach with hands and arms. Hear machinery, fork trucks, other employees and have ability to talk with others. Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds as needed. Completing a respiratory clearance exam and using a respirator as needed for certain aspects of the position. Our campus is 100% non-smoking and all candidates must agree to comply with this policy requirement. HOURS OF WORK Monday – Friday 2nd shift 2pm – 10pm Must be willing to work overtime, 1 to 2 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at least 1-2 times a month. COMPENSATION $22.00 - $23.00 based on job history, experience and suitability for position Shift Differential BENEFITS Sick time Vacation Time Holidays Health, Dental and Vision 401K with company match Employee Discount Programs ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Compensation Information: $22.00 - $23.00 based on job history, experience and suitability for position ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Attention to detail and utilize good communication skills are critical.
Willingness to learn and the Flexibility to work in other departments within ITW ShineMark, NA as assigned.
Attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to challenging and demanding work environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, around the machines to replenish coating and perform visual inspections of the product, additionally, sit as needed, use hands to finger dexterity, handle, and/or feel.
Additionally, reach with hands and arms.
Hear machinery, fork trucks, other employees and have ability to talk with others.
Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds as needed.
Completing a respiratory clearance exam and using a respirator as needed for certain aspects of the position.
Our campus is 100% non-smoking and all candidates must agree to comply with this policy requirement.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a manufacturing environment and /or mechanical aptitude are preferred

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of machine setups and operations to imprint a coating, and design onto various film, some material slitting and rewinding, as well as material handling and finished product.
Follow production schedule to adjust and changeover machines.
Operating rewinding machines and ensure they are maintained.
Record production run quantities following SOP’s, job order, and perform quality controls checks on product and materials.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, follow written SOPs and PCs instructions.
Set up and operate slitting machines to cut various types of coated or imprinted polyester film materials to specific sizes.
Make required machine changeovers.
Adjust slit width, load and unload materials from unwind and rewind parts of machinery.
Closely monitor converting processes, inspect material for obvious visual defects, make machine adjustments if necessary.
Assist in ensuring that machines are routinely maintained; that specific product material stocks are available and ready for production runs.
See that items in low supply are replaced.
Record production run quantities, job orders, product and materials used, machinery down times.
Label and pack completed rolls in accordance with requirements and SOPs.