Machine Operator AB 3rd Shift 815pm 645 am

Job Title : Machine Operator AB 3rd Shift 8 : 15pm - 6 : 45am Location : Forest Park IL

Business Unit : Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Reporting to : Union Supervisor Department : Operations

Direct Reports : No Effective Date : November 2025

Summary

Machine Operator efficiently and safely produces the requested product to specification with the goal of providing an optimal product to the customer as required. Employees in this classification have the responsibility of setting up and adjusting the machinery to which they are assigned. MACHINE OPERATORS A / B should be able to operate any production equipment after adequate training. Perform related duties.

Responsibilities

• Consistently carry out the policies of the Company.
• Understands and practices all directives of the Duraco Inc. Safety and Health Management Program.
• Appropriately document knowledge of and / or participation in all systems procedures projects investigations rules of thumb preventive measures AQP EQDs IQDs and SQDs. Reference item documented to concerned parties via email and / or weekly minutes.
• Maintain communication links with all departments and company personnel in a professional and respectful manner.
• Participate in and / or respond to AQP (Advanced Quality Planning) team investigations JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) and EH&S (Environment Health and Safety) inspections.
• Practice continuous improvement strategies while continually monitoring production activities (rates & yields) to increase productivity and product quality while reducing waste.
• Set-up adjust and operate any production equipment to specified instructions and tolerances after completing the appropriate training sessions.
• Run any combination of the following : compactor hydraulic presses slitters coaters laminators corona treater skiver forklift truck order picker lifts hand lift truck hand truck hand tools vacuum hoists broom / shovel scissors and utility knife.
• Material handling including unloading and loading of stock raw material and scrap.
• Request production overviews to ensure equipment is setup properly and the correct product is produced to customer specifications.
• Calculate rates yields and quantities produced.
• Relate job card specifications to actual production parts by use of measurement devices to ensure the quality of the product.
• Construct cartons and stack / pack processed parts into specified cartons.
• Communicate effectively with Management and co-workers regarding job requirements and procedures.
• Utilize the computer for information gathering label making and data collection.
• Notify Management of any problems / questions regarding a job to minimize equipment downtime and ensure gainful employment.
• Handle inspection equipment with care to ensure the equipments protection and usability.
• Monitor equipment for unsafe conditions and notify Management of any problems.
• Keep the department clean with aisles open and fire extinguishers accessible.
• Practice and maintain a 12 Foot Safety Circle.
• Daily : Maintain a neat and orderly workstation.
• Daily : Perform end of shift / job cleanup of workstation. (5 minutes allotted to perform cleanup)
• Participate in the Weekly Departmental Safety Inspection
• Participate in STEP Program.
• Place all trash in proper collection bins.
• Place all recycling in proper collection bins.
• Conduct all work activity to ISO 9000 standards and procedures.
• Provide ideas for the elimination of waste recycling opportunities continuous improvement and defect prevention.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications : Required Skills Education and Experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the individual is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The individual is occasionally required to sit. The individual must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works with moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The rate of pay for this role is $21.00 per hour. The hours for this role are 3rd shift 8 : 15pm - 6 : 45am but initial training will take place on 1st shift from 6 : 30 am - 3 : 00 pm.

The job description is not an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities and may be revised at any time.

Key Skills

Forklift,Calipers,Basic Math,Math,Mechanical Knowledge,Stamping Press,Plastics Blow Molding,Micrometer,Plastics Extrusion,Plastics Injection Molding,Sewing,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1