Wind-Up Operator — 12-Hour Shifts with Overtime

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, 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.