Machine Operator AB
Machine Operator AB
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09-08-2025
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09-08-2025
Job Description
Job Title: Machine Operator AB 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: August 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
- Understand thoroughly the production processes trained in including the capability of the tools equipment and machinery utilized in its support.
- Read & understand the DURACO Inc. Employee Handbook and the Rules of Conduct for plant employees subject to collective bargaining.
- Read & understand the Labor Contract and Working Agreement for the plant employees.
- Understand thoroughly the materials their characteristics and how they are used in the process.
- Read understand and apply all related SOPs that support the position.
- Be physically capable of handling heavier materials with the proper lifting devices.
- While working be able to stand walk lift carry push pull stoop crouch reach handle finger feel talk and addition visual clarity near far peripherally and identifying color are necessary.
- Basic arithmetic skills (addition subtraction multiplication and division) along with the use of a calculator.
- Complete understanding and use of the ruler and other measuring devices.
- Read speak write and understand the English language.
- Be proficient in the use of Duracos computer software systems.
- At a minimum complete and understand the following training courses:
- Initial DURACO Inc. training
- Blood borne pathogens
- Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedure
- Lockout / Tag Out
- HAZCOM
- Voluntary Use of Respirator
- ISO 9000 training
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 per hour.
The job description is not an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities and may be revised at any time.
Employment Type
Hourly
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