1st Shift Machine Operator — Adhesive Coating

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Duraco Specialty Materials is hiring a Machine Operator for the 1st shift (5am–3pm, Mon–Thu) in Mount Prospect, IL. The role involves setting up and operating adhesive coating equipment, ensuring quality, and maintaining a safe, efficient production line.

You will review patterns and dimensions, take measurements, keep accurate reports, and collaborate with teammates to keep production moving. Prior manufacturing experience is helpful; a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Background in math, mechanics, or related technical work helpful.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate coating equipment, load materials, and adjust settings.
• Inspect materials before, during, and after production, take measurements with calipers/rulers.
• Identify and resolve minor equipment issues; escalate major concerns to Supervisor as needed.
• Complete startup/shutdown tasks, maintain production reports and roll labels, support inventory/shipping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duraco Specialty Materials is hiring a Machine Operator for the 1st shift (5am–3pm, Mon–Thu) in Mount Prospect, IL. The role involves setting up and operating adhesive coating equipment, ensuring quality, and maintaining a safe, efficient production line.

You will review patterns and dimensions, take measurements, keep accurate reports, and collaborate with teammates to keep production moving. Prior manufacturing experience is helpful; a high school diploma or GED is required.