Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company · 1 day ago
Machine Operator AB 2nd Shift 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm
Forest Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hrDuraco Specialty Tapes and Liners is a company specializing in manufacturing, and they are seeking a Machine Operator to produce products to specification efficiently and safely. The role involves setting up and adjusting machinery, operating production equipment, and ensuring product quality while maintaining safety standards.
ChemicalManufacturingPackaging Services
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, EQD’s, IQD’s and SQD’s. 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 equipment’s 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
Qualification
Required
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 SOP's 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 hear. In 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 Duraco's 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
Company
Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company
Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners is a leading manufacturer of specialty tapes, which are sold into highly attractive end markets including point-of-purchase displays, appliances, transit packaging, construction, signage, and HVAC.
Founded in 1947
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Andrea Rodriguez, PHR, SHRM-CP
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
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