Metalizing Machine Operator

ITW•Bloomfield, NM

4d•$22 - $26

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 Metalizing Machine Operator operates metallizing equipment to apply metallization and designs to film, rewind product, and handle materials and finished goods. The position includes production changeovers, machine setup and adjustment, quality testing, recordkeeping, cleaning, and forklift operation. The stated shift is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.; the posting also calls it both the third shift and the second shift. Overtime is required, including weekend work approximately one to two times per month. Compensation is $22.00–$23.00, based on job history, experience, and suitability, plus a $2.75 third-shift differential.

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.
Ability to complete a respiratory clearance exam and use a respirator when required for certain aspects of the position.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 85 pounds as needed.
Agreement to comply with the campus's 100% non-smoking policy.
Willingness to work overtime, including weekend work approximately one to two times per month.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Read production schedules to determine when metallizer changeovers are needed.
Start and stop the machine using its control panel.
Align or fasten machine components, including rollers and boats, using hand tools.
Thread or feed film through rollers and adjust wire feeds, machine speed, and product line speed.
Monitor the machine and product for defects or deviations from specifications, and make adjustments as needed.
Set up and operate machinery to apply metallization and designs to film, rewind product, and handle materials and finished goods.
Examine, measure, and test products for conformance to specifications; follow testing procedures and operate quality testing equipment.
Make pass/fail decisions and consult supervisors or technical staff about questionable items as 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 and pallets.
Operate and drive a forklift or fork truck.
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, and the jumbo tag system.
Cross-train on and operate equipment in other teams, and assist other operators as needed.
Record production quantities according to standard operating procedures and job orders, and perform quality-control checks on products and materials.
Work overtime as needed, including weekend shifts approximately one to two times per month.