What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windup Operator (Machine Operator) position at Flex-O-Glass Inc?
Flex-O-Glass is a leading plastics manufacturer and third generation family-owned company with over 100 years of business experience. We extrude plastic products, primarily films, but also sheet and profile. Our company promotes a family friendly atmosphere, broad diversity and welcoming environment to our team. We believe in our team and pride our employees on their individual contributions and team contributions knowing without them we can't be at our best to meet our customers and venders' needs.
Our company is currently searching for members to join our Production team as a Windup Operator who will work to provide support across our plant. This position will work within a team of other production staff and will be based in our Chicago, IL office. This role will require candidates to be able to work 12-hour shifts. We are currently taking applications for our night schedule which is 7pm - 7:15am. Crews work three 12-hour shifts one week and then alternate to four 12-hour shifts following week providing 8-hours of overtime.
Key Role and Responsibilities:
- Folds, winds, cuts, processes, and packages all materials
- Properly handles all scrap material from machine
- Maintains supply of all components
- Controls speed and settings of wind-up equipment
- Working on or next to dies
- Properly threads machines
- Properly cleans equipment and surrounding area
- Upon direction, adjusts speed and temperatures, operates switches, valves and other adjustments on equipment
Skills:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous manufacturing experience a plus
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to lift products ranging from 2 pounds to 60 pounds
- Ability to read measuring devices and basic math skills
Applicant must be able to pass pre-employment screening, background check, physical and drug screening (including marijuana) processes to be eligible for employment.