Company Description ITW Specialty Films is a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer. ITW Specialty Films designs, manufactures and markets specialized coated and/or metalized films for the Card, Security, and Medical markets.
Our employees enjoy a full benefit package which includes competitively priced medical plan options with FSA and HSA plans, dental, prescription drug, vision, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, wellness programs, employee discounts, 12 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick time starting in year of hire, and a corporate matching gift program for charitable donations!
Job Description Starting pay range $20.00 - $21.00/hour based on experience, plus $1.25/hour shift premium. We provide opportunity for pay and skill advancement through our operator level program, and a safety-first work environment.
3rd shift hours are Su-Th 11:00pm to 7:30am. The primary responsibility of this position is to setup and operate multi-blade slitting machines to cut and wind large rolls of ink-coated polypropylene or polyester film into smaller rolls as determined by customer specification. Operators are also responsible for quality testing, material handling, data entry and packing duties.
Essential Job Duties
- Set up and operate slitters and inspection machines in finishing areas. This is from a power down situation to order completion.
- Produce a high quality product that meets the customer's specifications 100% of the time by using all of the tools available to you.
- Utilize product specifications from the AS400 to setup/prepare production equipment for safe & efficient production.
- Update or maintain proper written production, quality, and inventory documentation.
- Enter production documentation in the AS400 system.
- Follow documented instructions on testing procedures and processes vs. established standards.
- Perform material handling duties, including moving inventory by pushing and pulling Big Joe lifts, driving Forklift and using hoist.
- General housekeeping duties. By using 5S, you must maintain a neat and orderly work area and maintain all of your equipment up to established standards.
- Ability to use tape measures, scales, hand tools,
- Ability to operate material handling equipment including fork trucks, Big Joes and hoists.
- Rotate and Cross train on different finishing machines, as needed.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications Our ideal candidate has a stable employment history, a positive and collaborative attitude, a desire to learn, and a demonstrated ability to work safely in producing a quality product.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior manufacturing experience in applicable machine operation, material handling and/or packing preferred.
- Basic computer skills including data entry and navigation of multiple screens.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts,
- Good communication skills including ability to follow verbal and written instructions, work effectively with minimal supervision, and work well with others.
- Dependable, and ability to work overtime/flexible shift as business needs dictate.
- Physical requirements include constant standing/walking, use of upper extremities to handle/manipulate, and ability to visually identify product quality defects; frequent twisting/turning, and lift/carry/reach with ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Additional Information If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system due to your disability, please email to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.
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.