Web‑Fed Thermoplastic Embossing Operator
Job Description
Job DescriptionDo you thrive on precision, pace, and problem-solving?
If threading film, dialing in temperatures and speeds, and catching tiny visual defects sounds satisfying, you’ll feel at home on our production floor. ITW (Illinois Tool Works) in Newburyport, MA 01950 is hiring a direct-hire Web‑Fed Thermoplastic Embossing Operator to run embossing and slitting equipment that produces holographic finishes and tightly specified rolls.
Imagine this scenario
A customer needs a rush order. You scan the schedule, prep inventory, and set up the line. Rollers and blades are aligned with hand tools. Film is threaded; parameters are tuned; the first sheets look sharp. A slight deviation appears—you adjust temperature and speed, re-check quality, log results per SOP, and keep production on track. Between runs, you clean the machine, tweak slit widths, and load new material at unwind/rewind. You collaborate with your Team Lead, support a neighboring line, and update labels and run sheets on the computer. That’s a win.
Core responsibilities
- Read schedules to plan machine changeovers and production runs
- Verify and stage materials; maintain sufficient inventory for production
- Start/stop machines via control panel; thread/feed film
- Align/fasten rollers and blades using hand tools
- Adjust temperature, speed, and flow to meet specifications
- Observe the process; detect/correct defects and deviations
- Document run quantities per SOPs and job orders; perform QA checks
- Consult Team Lead/technical staff on questionable items
- Make changeovers; adjust slit width; load/unload at unwind/rewind
- Clean machines and parts between runs, often multiple times per shift
- Handle and move materials with carts, pallet jacks, and forklifts
- Operate embossing and slitting machinery safely and efficiently
- Use computer systems to print production run sheets and labels; conduct QA testing
- Follow hazardous material handling procedures when working with solvents
- Develop working knowledge of product codes, color numbering, and formulas
- Cross-train and assist other operators and teams
Compensation and shifts
- 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | $22–$24/hr
- 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | $22–$24/hr + $1.75/hr differential
- 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM | $22–$24/hr + $2.75/hr differential
What you need to succeed
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing background and/or strong mechanical aptitude preferred
- Effective communication and sound judgment
- Basic computer literacy
- Willingness to learn and flexibility to support other ITW ShineMark, NA departments
- Familiarity with 5S helpful
- Ability to adapt to a demanding environment
- Open to overtime, including 1–2 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) per month
Physical realities of the job
- Frequent standing and walking to replenish coatings and inspect product
- Use of hands for fine tasks; reaching with hands and arms
- Ability to hear machinery, forklifts, and coworkers; communicate clearly
- Complete a respiratory clearance exam and wear a respirator as needed
- Lift/move up to 65 lbs
- 100% non-smoking campus; adherence required
Benefits
- Sick time, vacation time, and holidays
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discount programs
Tools, tech, and skills
- Embossing machines; slitting machines
- Machine control panels; QA testing equipment
- Forklift/fork truck and pallet jack
- Hand tools for alignment and setup
- Proficiencies: Embossing; Fork truck/Forklift; Material inspection; Loading/unloading; Machine operation; Material handling; QA testing
If you’re motivated, dependable, and ready to learn, we’d like to meet you. Apply today and take the next step with ITW in Newburyport.