Machine Operator - Coating

ITWNewburyport, MA
Onsite

About The Position

ITW Specialty Films, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., is seeking a Machine Operator for their 1st shift (7am-3pm). This role involves operating and maintaining coating machines to produce specialized holographic films for various markets. The company, founded in 1912, is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company known for its specialized expertise and innovative solutions. ITW Specialty Films operates under the ShineMark brand.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Intermediate Computer Skills
  • Attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and the Flexibility to work in other departments within ITW ShineMark, NA as assigned.
  • Ability to adapt to a challenging and demanding work environment.
  • Completing a respiratory clearance exam and using a respirator as needed for certain aspects of the position.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, 1 to 2 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at least 1-2 times a month.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience within a manufacturing environment and /or mechanical aptitude are preferred
  • Experience with 5S helpful but not required

Responsibilities

  • Read schedule to determine timing for solutions and changeovers needed at coating machines.
  • Stop and start operation of machine using control panel.
  • Align or fasten machine parts such as rollers and blades using hand tools.
  • Thread or feed film through rollers, and adjust temperature, speed and flow rate of product or machine.
  • Observe machine and product during operation to detect defects or deviations from specification, and make machine adjustments to temperature, speed and flow.
  • Perform a variety of machine setups and operations to imprint a coating, and design onto various film, and rewinding, as well as material handling and finished product.
  • Examine, measure, weigh and/or test product to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Follow testing procedures and operate quality testing equipment.
  • Make pass/fail decisions, may consult with supervisors and/or technical staff on questionable items.
  • Clean machine and parts between runs (one to several times per shift).
  • Confined space entry may be required (machine specific).
  • Material handling of product and machine parts (load, unload, pack, and transport) using carts, pallet jacks or forklift/fork truck.
  • Move 55-gallon drums and using barrel carts or pallet jacks.
  • Operating and driving a Forklift/Fork truck.
  • Operate and setup machines that mix chemicals, apply coatings.
  • Use computer equipment to print production run sheets and labels and perform QA testing.
  • Follow hazardous material handling requirements when working with solvents.
  • Attain thorough knowledge of all product codes, color numbering system, formulas, thinning solvents and jumbo tag system.
  • Cross train and operate equipment in other teams and assist other operators as needed.
  • May be required to mix ink/paint.
  • Record production run quantities following SOP’s, job order, and perform quality controls checks on product and materials.

Benefits

  • Sick time
  • Vacation Time
  • Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Vision
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Discount Programs
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