Finishing Machine Operator

UPM Adhesive Materials is cu rrently looking for a Finishing Machine Operator to join our team in Dixon , Illinois , who will be responsible for o perat ing production lines and equipment to produce products under close supervision.

Greetings from your future manager

“ Hello, we are searching for Finishing Machine Operator candidates with high energy, teamwork on the mind, great interpersonal skills, good computer skills, and the ability to work in an exciting faced paced position. If you feel this is you, we want to hear from you. ” - Rudy Contreras , Finishing Production Supervisor

What you will do

• Operate production lines and equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards. Close supervision is providedthe , job is highly based on routines

• Troubleshoot standard day-to-day shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design

• Load materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner and operate automation and production control systems

• Clean production equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to health and safety requirements

Working schedule : rotating shift of Monday - Friday, 7 am-3 pm and 3 pm-11 pm every other week .

Who you are

• You must have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School education and 2-3 years’ work experience in an industrial setting

• You work well within a team

• You must have well-developed problem-solving skills, including the ability and willingness to apply a systematic approach to the process

• You must have basic computer literacy . Basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage

• You are able to learn all functions of the Finishing Department and adapt to changing needs required

• You must have good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to understand and adhere to written work instructions

• Previous work experience in the paper converting industry or experience working with web-handling equipment desired, and previous Slitting/Finishing of pressure sensitive laminates preferred
  

This is what we offer to you

• Safety and well-being – We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely.

• A meaningful job – We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.

• Caring for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Salary range: 17,50 to 25,10 USD/ per hour.

UPM offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Health insurance: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

• Other insurances: disability coverage, life, and AD&D insurance

• Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match and employer retirement contribution

• Paid time off: 64 hours of paid time off; 40 hours of paid time leave; 11 company holidays

• Bonus: annual performance-based short-term incentive plan

• Other : professional development opportunities

Benefits are updated annually and plan level eligibility requirements may apply.

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Additional information

This position is located in Dixon, IL .