Advanced Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Illinois Tool Works; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an Advanced Machine Operator for their 3rd shift team. The role involves operating and maintaining filling and packaging equipment while ensuring quality inspections. Candidates need a High School Diploma and 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in automotive or bottling. Strong communication and leadership skills, along with forklift certification, are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be computer literate and able to perform simple math calculations.
• Certification to operate all types of forklifts required.

Responsibilities

• Operates filling and packaging equipment per procedures.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues.
• Conducts quality inspections and reports production metrics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Safety Compliance

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description:

ITW Permatex is currently looking for an Advanced Machine Operator to join our 3rd shift team. 3rd Shift hours are 11:00pm - 7:00am, Sunday - Thursday.

BASIC FUNCTION

Required to operate filling and packaging equipment according to procedures given by Working Supervisor. Able to lead line and assist in training.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs manually and/or tends machines which perform various packaging functions such as, filling, labeling, packing, or closing containers.

• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

• Responsible for machine adjustments, set-ups, changeovers, maintenance, cleaning and general operation of various filling and packaging machines.

• Ability to identify problems, troubleshoot, and train on the cardboard baler, plastic baler, carton erector, pallet jack, pick and place card/blister adjustments, taper/tape gun, and additional production equipment.

• Validates and organizes jobs in accordance with bill of materials and special work instructions based on current and future job orders.

• Responsible for conducting quality inspection of goods at the correct intervals, ensuring that product is packaged according to the work order with the expectation to identify and correct any quality issues.

• Assists in training assigned full time/temp operators and assists other teams as needed.

• Forklift experience required.

• Promotes and follows all Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality guidelines and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively and lead others.

• Coordinates and performs routine preventative maintenance of equipment.

• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of production, labor and scrap incurred during the shift

• Must have the ability to temporarily run manufacturing lines in the absence of a working supervisor

and assist with MH, B, and C operator roles when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• 3-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment in a lead role; preferably automotive or bottling and packaging.

• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English.

• Must have ability to perform simple math calculations.

• Must be computer literate.

• Must be certified to drive all types of forklift.