Slitter Operator

Posted Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM | Expires Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM

Job Title: Machine Operator

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 2:30pm-11:00pm

Location: Aurora, IL

Summary of Job

The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery. Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The right candidate will lead their job with a strong safety mindset including but not limited to:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and material
• Inspect product looking out for defects, for reprocessing and repair along with wrapping, and attaching stickers, plastic or identity tags of product
• Perform general housekeeping of floors, machinery, and other areas as needed

Competency
(Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Aptitude for math, problem-solving, computers, and mechanics
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Knowledge of production procedures
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Ability to read schedules and manuals
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Ability to multitask
• Exposure to moving equipment
• Humidity may exceed 80%

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 60 pounds).
• Handle heavy machinery, including pallet jack vehicles.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Machine Operator

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. The hourly base pay range for this role is estimated to be $19 to $23.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more aboutBenefits at Pregis .

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