Machine Operator - Metalizzer
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Forklift Operator
ITW DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.
Job Description ITW DESCRIPTIONFounded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.
ITW Specialty Films is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc and designs, manufactures and markets specialized Holographic films for the consumer packaging, trading cards and lottery market under the Shine Mark brand.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Primary-Metallizing Operator – Machine Operator – 1st 7am – 3pm- Read schedule to determine roll sequence of product going into the machine .
- Stop and start operation of machine using control panel
- Align or fasten machine parts such as rollers and blades using hand tools.
- Thread or feed film through rollers, and adjust temperature, speed and flow rate of product or machine.
- Observe machine and product during operation to detect defects or deviations from specification, and make machine adjustments to temperature, speed and flow.
- Perform a variety of machine setups and operations for proper vapor deposition of alumimum , and design onto various film, and rewinding, as well as material handling and finished product.
- Examine, measure, weigh and/or test product to ensure conformance to specifications. Follow testing procedures and operate quality testing equipment. Make pass/fail decision, may consult with supervisors and/or technical staff on questionable items.
- Clean machine and parts between runs (one to several times per shift). Confined space entry may be required (machine specific). the training will be provided .
- Material handling of product and machine parts (load, unload, pack, and transport) using carts, pallet jacks or forklift/fork truck. Some heavy lifting is required.
- Move 55-gallon drums and using barrel carts or pallet jacks.
- Operating and driving a Forklift/Fork truck.
- When needed Operate and setup machines that mix chemicals, apply coatings. This position will also require cross training with the machines on the coating floor and/or mixing department
- Use computer equipment to print production run sheets and labels and perform QA testing.
- Follow hazardous material handling requirements when working with solvents.
- Attain thorough knowledge of all product codes, color numbering system, formulas, thinning solvents and jumbo tag system.
- Cross train and operate equipment in other teams and assist other operators as needed.
- May be required to mix ink/paint.
- Record production run quantities following SOP’s, job order, and perform quality controls checks on product and materials.
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with in a manufacturing environment and /or mechanical aptitude are preferred
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn and the Flexibility to work in other departments within ITW Shine Mark, NA as assigned.
- Experience with 5S helpful but not required
- Ability to adapt to a challenging and demanding work environment.
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