Machine Operator

ITWNewburyport, MA
$22 - $23Onsite

About The Position

ITW Specialty Films, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., is seeking a Machine Operator to join their team. This role involves operating and setting up machines that apply emboss holographic images and slit rolls of film. The company is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company with a focus on specialized expertise and innovative solutions. ITW Specialty Films designs, manufactures, and markets specialized Holographic films for the consumer packaging, trading cards, and lottery market under the ShineMark brand.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good judgement
  • Basic Computer 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.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, 1 to 2 Saturdays at least 1-2 times a month.
  • Must be willing to work overtime
  • Completing a respiratory clearance exam and using a respirator as needed for certain aspects of the position.
  • Lift and/or move up to 65 pounds as needed.
  • Agree to comply with the 100% non-smoking campus policy.

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 machine changeovers and runs
  • Ensure that there is sufficient inventory for production.
  • Start and stop operation of machine using machine 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.
  • Record production run quantities following SOP’s, job order, and perform quality controls checks on product and materials.
  • Consult with Team Lead and/or technical staff on questionable items.
  • Make required machine changeovers.
  • Adjust slit width, load and unload materials from unwind and rewind parts of machinery.
  • Closely monitor embossing processes, inspect material for obvious visual defects, make machine adjustments if necessary.
  • Clean machine and parts between runs (one to several times per shift).
  • Material handling of product and machine parts (load, unload, pack, and transport) using carts, pallet jacks or forklift/fork truck.
  • Operating and driving a Forklift/Fork truck.
  • 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
  • Cross train and operate equipment in other teams and assist other operators as needed.

Benefits

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