Machine Operator 3rd Shift

ITW•Newburyport, MA

13d•$22 - $24

About The Position

ITW Specialty Films, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets specialized holographic films for consumer packaging, trading cards, and lottery markets under the ShineMark brand. The Coater – Machine Operator works on the third shift, operating coating and related equipment to apply coatings and designs to film, rewind material, and handle finished products. The role includes reading production schedules, operating machine controls, setting up and adjusting equipment, monitoring product quality, conducting tests, and documenting production and quality checks. Operators also clean equipment between runs, handle materials and machine parts, use forklifts and other material-handling equipment, and follow hazardous-material procedures when working with solvents. Cross-training and assisting other teams may be required. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with a willingness to work overtime and one to two weekends per month required. Compensation is $22.00–$24.00 based on job history, experience, and suitability, plus a $2.75 shift differential. The campus is 100% non-smoking, and candidates must agree to comply with that policy.

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 within ITW ShineMark, North America, as assigned.
Ability to adapt to a challenging and demanding work environment.
Ability to complete a respiratory clearance exam and use a respirator as needed for certain aspects of the position.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 65 pounds as needed.
Must agree to comply with the campus's 100% non-smoking policy.
Must be willing to work overtime and one to two weekends per month.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing-environment experience and/or mechanical aptitude.
Experience with 5S.

Responsibilities

Read production schedules to determine the timing of solutions and changeovers at coating machines.
Start and stop machines using control panels.
Align or fasten machine parts, such as rollers and blades, using 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 deviations from specifications and make necessary adjustments.
Set up and operate machines to coat and imprint designs onto film, rewind material, and handle finished products.
Examine, measure, weigh, or test products to confirm they meet specifications; follow testing procedures, operate quality-testing equipment, and make pass/fail decisions, consulting supervisors or technical staff when needed.
Clean machines and parts between production runs; confined-space entry may be required for some machines.
Load, unload, pack, and transport products and machine parts using carts, pallet jacks, or forklifts/fork trucks.
Move 55-gallon drums using barrel carts or pallet jacks and operate a forklift/fork truck.
Set up and operate 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 use product codes, the color numbering system, formulas, thinning solvents, and jumbo tag system.
Cross-train on and operate equipment in other teams and assist other operators as needed.
Mix ink or paint when required.
Record production quantities according to standard operating procedures and job orders, and perform quality-control checks on products and materials.