Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

Extruder Operator Nights

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeManteno, IL, USA$20 - $24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Extrusion experience is desirable.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
A stable work history is required.
The candidate must demonstrate willingness to accept or seek new assignments.
Mechanical aptitude and good troubleshooting skills are required.
The candidate must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
The candidate must be able to stand for long periods.
The candidate must be able to walk, bend, squat, and twist, and have close vision.
The candidate must have attention to detail, computer skills, and accuracy for data entry.

Responsibilities

Operate plastic extrusion lines and run and maintain a quality product within quality specifications and productivity targets, including line speed, uptime, and yield.
Use judgment to determine acceptable variance from specifications and ensure proper equipment setup.
Perform and record quality checks, communicate troubleshooting efforts with team members, supervision, and maintenance, and ensure quantities are run without significant over- or under-runs.
Perform line changeovers and line cleaning, and perform preventative maintenance as required.
Box products properly, identify products correctly and legibly, use the correct pallet configuration, and ensure pallets are secure and correctly identified.
Observe safety precautions, rules, and regulations, as well as HACCP and SQF regulations; keep the area around the line clean and report safety hazards to a supervisor.
Complete required paperwork properly and legibly.
Assist other operators with spool handling, changeovers, and line cleaning, and participate on task forces and committees as requested.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Extrusion experience.

Job Description:

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 operators to operate plastic extrusion lines. 12-hour shift (7pm-7am), 2-2-3 day schedule with alternating weekends off. Clean, safe, temperature-controlled work environment.

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:

Utilizes judgment in acceptable variance from specifications
Ensures proper equipment set-up
Properly performs and records quality checks
Communicates troubleshooting efforts with team members, supervision, maintenance
Assures proper quantities are run (no significant over/under runs)

Changeovers and line cleaning:

Performs line changeovers
Performs line cleaning
Performs some preventative maintenance as required

Packaging:

Properly boxes product
Ensures product is identified correctly and legibly
Utilizes correct pallet configuration
Assures pallet is secure and identified correctly and legibly.

Safety/housekeeping:

Understands and observes all safety precautions, rules and regulations
Understands and observes all HACCP and SQF regulations
Keeps the area around line clean
Reports all safety hazards to supervisor

Paperwork:

Completes all required paperwork properly and legibly
Strong attention to detail, computer skills, accuracy, with data entry

Teamwork:

Assists other operators with spool handling
Assists other operators with changeovers
Assists other operators with line cleaning
Participates on task forces and committees as requested Other job-related duties as assigned.

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:

Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to walk, bend, squat and twist, close vision

Compensation Information:

For Nights- The hourly range for a Extruder Operator 1 is $20.00 to $24.00/hr. 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.

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.

About the Company

Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

ITW is a global manufacturer with a diversified portfolio of industrial products across seven segments, including automotive components, food equipment, welding systems, and construction tools. Its products are engineered and produced for OEMs and industrial customers, combining specialized components to meet the needs of large buyers. The company stands out through its multi-segment reach, large global footprint, and a business model that prioritizes the top 20% of customers to drive profitability and operational excellence. ITW aims for steady profitability and efficient operations by delivering reliable, value-added solutions across multiple industries.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Glenview, IL
Founded: 1912

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