Machine Operator 3rd Shift

ITW•Newburyport, MA

About The Position

ITW Specialty Films, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets specialized holographic films under the ShineMark brand. The Coater Machine Operator works on coating machines to apply coatings and designs to film, rewind and handle materials, and ensure finished products meet specifications. The position is on the third shift, Monday through Friday, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with overtime required and work on one to two weekends per month. The employee must comply with the campus’s 100% non-smoking policy. The operator reads production schedules, starts and stops machines, performs setups and changeovers, threads film through rollers, and adjusts machine settings. The role includes monitoring production, testing product quality, making pass/fail decisions, cleaning equipment between runs, handling materials, and operating a forklift. Other work may include mixing chemicals or ink/paint, printing production documents and labels, performing quality checks, and cross-training on equipment in other teams. Confined-space entry may be required for certain machines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Intermediate computer skills.
Attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn and flexibility to work in other departments as assigned.
Ability to adapt to a challenging and demanding work environment.
Willingness to work third shift, overtime, and one to two weekends per month.
Ability to complete a respiratory clearance exam and use a respirator as needed for certain aspects of the position.
Ability to lift or move up to 65 pounds as needed.
Agreement to comply with the campus’s 100% non-smoking policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or mechanical aptitude.
Experience with 5S.

Responsibilities

Read production schedules to determine solution timing and machine changeovers.
Start and stop machines using control panels; align or fasten parts such as rollers and blades with hand tools.
Thread or feed film through rollers and adjust temperature, speed, and product or machine flow rate.
Monitor machines and products for defects or specification deviations and adjust machine settings as needed.
Set up and operate machines to coat and imprint designs onto film, rewind material, and handle finished product.
Examine, measure, weigh, or test products for conformance to specifications; follow testing procedures and operate quality-testing equipment.
Make product pass/fail decisions and consult supervisors or technical staff about questionable items.
Clean machines and parts between production runs.
Load, unload, pack, and transport products and machine parts using carts, pallet jacks, or a forklift/fork truck; move 55-gallon drums using barrel carts or pallet jacks.
Operate and set up machines that mix chemicals and apply coatings.
Use computer equipment to print production run sheets and labels and perform quality-assurance testing.
Follow hazardous-material handling requirements when working with solvents.
Learn and apply product codes, the color numbering system, formulas, thinning solvents, and the jumbo tag system.
Cross-train and operate equipment in other teams and assist other operators as needed.
Mix ink or paint when required.
Record production quantities in accordance with SOPs and job orders and perform quality-control checks on products and materials.
Work overtime and one to two weekends per month as required.