Machine Operator

Illinois Tool Works; Southampton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Vacation and holidays

Sick time

Job summary

M&C Specialties, an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) company, is seeking energetic and skilled MACHINE OPERATORS to join our Southampton, PA team. Shift hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package focused on safety, quality, and employee well-being. Responsibilities include setting up and operating die-cut and related machinery, performing quality checks, and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year of experience and/or training on production machinery.
• Commitment to safety and supporting an accident-free workplace.
• A customer-first mindset.
• Ability to adhere to M&C’s quality standards and current good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to produce quality parts, meet production deadlines, and achieve results.
• Good mechanical aptitude as well as basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions and prints.
• Willingness to learn various machines.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle and work with magnetic dies.

Responsibilities

• Operating machine(s) to produce die cut parts of a specified size and shape.
• Verifying materials are correct and quantity of materials is adequate.
• Setting up jobs by inserting tools into die area and locking into place; positioning material onto machine to ensure proper alignment with tooling; adjusting tension on mandrels as necessary.
• Requesting quality inspection at initial setup and at end of production run.
• Conducting quality checks during run.
• Measuring parts periodically to ensure correct dimensions.
• Stripping waste material and checking depth of cut throughout job run.
• Removing parts and stacking according to size and shape or packing into box to be shipped.
• Completing appropriate documentation after running each job.
• Complying with all safety, quality and production procedures and standards.
• Cleaning, picking up, and sweeping work area to eliminate safety hazards.

Skills

Safety

Quality standards

Mechanical aptitude

Math & measurement

Reading prints

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

M&C SPECIALTIES, an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) company, located in Southampton, PA, is seeking energetic and skilledMACHINE OPERATORSto join our team. Shift hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. We're looking for candidates with a focus on safety and quality with a positive attitude and mechanical aptitude.

M&C offers competitive pay, based on skills and experience, and a comprehensive, generous benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

New employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, prescription, dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following hire
• 401(k) with company match immediately after hire
• company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• generous time-off benefits: 120 hours of vacation time per year to start (pro-rated in first year), 11 paid holidays per year, sick time.
• optional supplemental life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 3-to-1 matching gift to eligible charities

Machine Operators are responsible for setting up and operating machines to die cut, slit, laminate and or print parts of a specified size or shape from various pressure sensitive and non-pressure sensitive materials.

Essential Functions:

• Operating machine(s) to produce die cut parts of a specified size and shape
• Verifying materials are correct and quantity of materials is adequate
• Setting up jobs by inserting tools into die area and locking into place; positioning material onto machine to ensure proper alignment with tooling; adjusting tension on mandrels as necessary
• Requesting quality inspection at initial setup and at end of production run
• Conducting quality checks during run
• Measuring parts periodically to ensure correct dimensions
• Stripping waste material and checking depth of cut throughout job run
• Removing parts and stacking according to size and shape or packing into box to be shipped
• Completing appropriate documentation after running each job
• Complying with all safety, quality and production procedures and standards
• Cleaning, picking up, and sweeping work area to eliminate safety hazards

Required skills and experience:

• Minimum 1-year of experience and/or training on production machinery
• Commitment to safety and supporting an accident-free workplace
• A customer-first mindset
• Ability to adhere to M&C’s quality standards and current good manufacturing practices
• Ability to produce quality parts, meet production deadlines, and achieve results
• Good mechanical aptitude as well as basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions and prints
• Willingness to learn various machines
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to handle and work with magnetic dies

• Excellent attendance
• High school diploma or GED

ITW M&C Specialties is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome to contribute their unique talents and ideas.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable persons with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential job functions. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at [phone]. No other calls will be accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift - 7:00-3:30
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Machine operating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.