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Machine Operator Nights

ITW Performance Polymers, Manteno, IL, United States


Extruder Machine Operator

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 500 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.
Zip-Pak, Manteno, we need extruder machine operators to operate plastic extrusion lines. 12-hour shift (7pm-7am), 2-2-3 night schedule with alternating weekends off.
The extruder operator is responsible for running and maintaining a quality product. The operator must be proficient in making necessary adjustments and judgements to consistently produce product within quality specifications at or above productivity targets: line speed, uptime, and yield.
Principal Accountabilities:
Quality:

Properly performs and records quality checks
Communicates troubleshooting efforts with team members, supervision, maintenance
Performs line changeovers and performs line cleaning and performs some preventative maintenance as required.

Packaging:

Properly boxes product
Ensures product and pallet is identified correctly and legibly
Understands and observes all safety precautions, rules and regulations

Paperwork:

Completes all required paperwork properly and legibly

Teamwork:

Assists other operators with spool handling, changeovers, line cleaning and participates on task forces and committees as requested.

Qualifying Requirements:
Extrusion experience desirable
High School diploma or GED
Stable work history
Demonstrates willingness to accept or seek new assignments
Mechanical aptitude/good troubleshooting skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to walk
Compensation Information:
For Nights - The hourly range for an Extruder Operator 1 is $20.00 to $24.00 plus an additional $1.00 shift premium. The pay rate for a successful candidate will depend on the geographic location, this pay range is for a successful candidate in the Chicagoland area. The specific hiring rate within the posted range will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.