Unknown Company

Machine Operator

franklin park, illinois • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Contract General
Job Description
Job Description
Slitter / Rewinder Machine Operator
Location: Franklin Park, IL (On-site)
Pay Rate: $20.00 $26.00 per hour (Based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Shifts Available:
* 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM 10:00 PM
* 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM 6:00 AM
Work Environment: Climate-controlled manufacturing facility
Why Join Our Team?
* Top Pay: Earn up to $26.00/hr based on your experience level.
* Climate-Controlled Facility: Work comfortably year-round in a clean, organized, and safety-focused production environment.
* 11 Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid time off for major and newly recognized holidays.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Health and wellness coverage options become active right after your contract period.
* Stable Career Path: Long-term opportunity with room for professional growth in a team of about 75 employees.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Slitter / Rewinder Machine Operator to join our growing production team in Franklin Park, IL. In this role, you will set up, operate, and monitor slitting and rewinding machinery to convert plastic and flexible packaging materials. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, sharp troubleshooting skills, and hands-on familiarity with industrial machinery changeovers.
Key Responsibilities
* Machine Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor slitter, rewinder, and converting equipment to meet strict production schedules.
* Setup & Changeovers: Load raw materials, perform precise machine setups, execute machine changeovers, and adjust mechanical parts as needed.
* Quality Control: Inspect finished products against exact specifications; complete all production and quality documentation accurately.
* Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose machinery issues quickly to minimize downtime; assist with routine preventative maintenance tasks.
* Material Handling: Package, palletize, label, and stage finished materials for shipping; safely lift up to 70 lbs as needed.
* Safety & Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and staged workspace; strictly adhere to all facility safety guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Experience: 1+ years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
* Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, and experience handling raw manufacturing materials.
* Measurements & Math: High proficiency using a ruler/measuring tape and executing basic mathematical calculations.
* Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 70 lbs regularly and stand for the duration of a 2nd or 3rd shift.
* Communication: Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills to collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams.
Preferred Experience (Bonus Keywords)
* Prior experience with flexible packaging, converting, printing, or label manufacturing.
* Hands-on operation of machinery like Rotoflex, Dusenbery, Stamford, or similar slitting/rewinding equipment.
* Familiarity with GMP or highly structured, quality-focused manufacturing environments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending

Machine Operator in franklin park at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$52,000–$54,080

For context, most machine operators earn between $52,000–$54,080 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as contract and onsite.

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