Machine Operator

Warps; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-O-Glass, a long-standing plastics manufacturer in Chicago, is seeking a Windup Operator for our production team. The role supports the wind-up process, operates 12-hour shifts, day 7am-7:15pm or night 7pm-7:15am, with alternating schedule and overtime opportunities.

You will fold, wind, cut, and package finished products; manage scrap, feed components, adjust wind-up speed and temperatures, thread machines, and maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to read measuring devices and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Folds, winds, cuts, processes, and packages all finished products.
• Properly handles all scrap material from machine.
• Maintains supply of all components.
• Controls speed and settings of wind-up equipment.
• Working on or next to dies.
• Properly threads machines.
• Properly cleans around equipment and surrounding area.
• Upon direction, adjusts speed and temperatures, operates switches, valves and other adjustments on equipment.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to lift 2–60 lbs

Reading measuring devices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Flex-O-Glass is a leading plastics manufacturer and third generation family-owned company with over 100 years of business experience. We extrude plastic products, primarily films, but also sheet and profile. Our company promotes a family friendly atmosphere, broad diversity and welcoming environment to our team. We believe in our team and pride our employees on their individual contributions and team contributions knowing without them we can't be at our best to meet our customers and venders' needs.

Our company is currently searching for members to join our Production team as a Windup Operator who will work to provide support across our plant. This position will work within a team of other production staff and will be based in our Chicago, IL facility. This role will require candidates to be able to work 12-hour shifts. We are currently taking applications for our day turn schedule of 7am - 7:15pm and nighttime schedule which is 7pm - 7:15am. Crews work three 12-hour shifts one week and then alternate to four 12-hour shifts following week providing 8-hours of overtime.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

• Folds, winds, cuts, processes, and packages all finished products
• Properly handles all scrap material from machine
• Maintains supply of all components
• Controls speed and settings of wind-up equipment
• Working on or next to dies
• Properly threads machines
• Properly cleans around equipment and surrounding area
• Upon direction, adjusts speed and temperatures, operates switches, valves and other adjustments on equipment

Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous manufacturing experience a plus
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift products ranging from 2 pounds to 60 pounds
• Ability to read measuring devices and basic math skills

Applicant must be able to pass pre-employment screening, background check, physical and drug screening (including marijuana) processes to be eligible for employment.