Machine Operator - Slitting

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company; Mount Prospect (IL); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Three-day weekends

Competitive pay

Safety & teamwork culture

Learning opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Duraco Laminated Solution is seeking a Machine Operator for the 1st shift (5:00am–3:00pm, Mon–Thu) to operate an adhesive coating machine and ensure quality while maintaining safe, efficient production.

You will gain hands-on experience with specialized equipment, learn and apply process improvements, and contribute to delivering high-quality adhesive materials across industries. Join a team focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude or technical experience is a plus.
• Forklift or clamp truck experience is helpful but not required.

Mansioni

• Set up and operate coating equipment for production runs.
• Load materials and adjust machine settings to meet product specifications.
• Monitor production quality and take measurements using rulers and calipers.
• Identify and address routine machine or process issues.
• Complete production documentation and labeling finished materials.
• Assisting with inventory, shipping, and downstream production activities as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts and sharing ideas to enhance processes.

Conoscenze

Dependable

Mechanically inclined

Detail‑oriented

Team player

Willing to learn

Computer literacy

Formazione

Forklift experience (helpful)

Descrizione del lavoro

1 st Shift 5:00am to 3:00pm (Mon – Thur)

Pay Range: Machine Operator$22.00 per hour

Looking for a Stable Career with Three-Day Weekends?

Join Duraco Laminated Solution and become part of a team that takes pride in producing high-quality adhesive materials used in products people rely on every day.

Whether you have manufacturing experience or you're mechanically inclined and eager to learn, we're looking for dependable individuals who enjoy hands‑on work and want to build a long‑term career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

At Duraco, you'll work alongside experienced team members, learn specialized equipment, and play an important role in delivering quality products to customers across a variety of industries.

Why You'll Like Working Here

• Consistent first‑shift schedule
• Typically enjoy a three‑day weekend each week, with occasional schedule adjustments to meet customer and production needs.
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and quality
• Meaningful work where your contributions make a difference

What You'll Do

As a Machine Operator, you'll operate an adhesive coating machine that applies pressure‑sensitive adhesive to paper, film, and foil materials. You'll help ensure products meet quality standards while supporting safe and efficient production.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Setting up and operating coating equipment for production runs
• Loading materials and adjusting machine settings to meet product specifications
• Monitoring production quality and taking measurements using tools such as rulers and calipers
• Identifying and addressing routine machine or process issues
• Completing production documentation and labeling finished materialsAssisting with inventory, shipping, and downstream production activities as needed
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts and sharing ideas to enhance processes

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Dependable and committed to quality work
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with equipment
• Detail‑oriented and safety‑conscious
• Team players who communicate well and support their coworkers
• Motivated to learn new skills and grow within the company
• Comfortable using basic computer systems and production software

Education & Experience

• Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude or technical experience is a plus
• Forklift or clamp truck experience is helpful but not required

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing for extended periods, frequent use of hands and arms, and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment that includes moving equipment and moderate to high noise levels.

About Duraco Specialty Materials

Duraco Laminated Solution is a leading manufacturer of adhesive‑coated materials serving industries including packaging, product assembly, healthcare, and industrial applications. We are committed to delivering quality products, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for our employees to succeed.

When you join Duraco, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a team that values hard work, supports professional growth, and celebrates success together.