Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

ITW; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Specialty Films division is seeking an on-site machine operator in Massachusetts. This role handles setting up and running production lines, adjusting speeds and temperatures, and ensuring film quality.

You will manage material flow and assist with changeovers to meet daily schedules. Responsibilities include inventory checks, operating a forklift, and performing routine quality controls.

Qualifications

• Experience reading production schedules.
• Ability to operate and adjust machinery safely.
• Ability to perform manual handling and lifting as required.

Responsibilities

• Read schedule to determine timing for machine changeovers and runs.
• Ensure sufficient inventory for production.
• Start and stop operation of machine using control panel.
• Align or fasten machine parts using hand tools.
• Thread or feed film through rollers and adjust temperature, speed and flow.
• Observe operation to detect defects and adjust as needed.
• Record production run quantities and perform quality checks.
• Consult with Team Lead or technicians on questions.
• Make required machine changeovers and adjust slit width.
• Monitor embossing processes and inspect material for defects.
• Clean machine and parts between runs.
• Handle material and parts using carts, pallet jacks, or forklift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Job description

TW DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. ITW Specialty Films is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc and designs, manufactures and markets specialized Holographic films for the consumer packaging, trading cards and lottery market under the ShineMark brand.

Job Description
ITW Specialty Films is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc and designs, manufactures and markets specialized Holographic films for the consumer packaging, trading cards and lottery market under the ShineMark brand.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Read schedule to determine timing for machine changeovers and runs
• Ensure that there is sufficient inventory for production.
• Start and stop operation of machine using machine control panel
• Align or fasten machine parts such as rollers and blades using hand tools.
• Thread or feed film through rollers, and adjust temperature, speed and flow rate of product or machine.
• Observe machine and product during operation to detect defects or deviations from specification, and make machine adjustments to temperature, speed and flow.
• Record production run quantities following SOP’s, job order, and perform quality controls checks on product and materials.
• Consult with Team Lead and/or technical staff on questionable items.
• Make required machine changeovers. Adjust slit width, load and unload materials from unwind and rewind parts of machinery.
• Closely monitor embossing processes, inspect material for obvious visual defects, make machine adjustments if necessary.
• Clean machine and parts between runs (one to several times per shift).
• Material handling of product and machine parts (load, unload, pack, and transport) using carts, pallet jacks or forklift/fork truck. Some heavy lifting is required.
• Operating and driving a Forklift/Fork truck.