Coating Machine Operator - 12-hr Night Shift - ITW

ITW Covid Security (Cranbury, NJ) is a member of the ITW Specialty Films division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 global manufacturing company.  At ITW Covid we produce secure holograms, laminates and overlay solutions that help authenticate and protect travel documents, personal IDs, and other official documents around the world. 

Our employees enjoy a full benefit package which includes competitively priced medical plan options with FSA and HSA plans, dental, prescription drug, vision, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, wellness programs, employee discounts, 12 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick time starting in year of hire, and a corporate matching gift program for charitable donations! 

Night Shift hours are 7:00p – 7:15am.  Operators work 7 12-hour shifts per 2-week pay period with every other Fr/Sa/Su scheduled off.  Starting pay $28 - $30 per hour based on experience with additional $1.25/hour shift differential.  We provide a safety-first work environment, and opportunity for pay and skill advancement through our operator level program.

The primary responsibility of this position is to setup and operate a multi-station gravure coater to produce quality product in accordance with specifications, procedures, and output requirements. Operators perform start-up and in-process testing, conduct regular visual inspection of material, perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of machines and rollers, replenish mixes and solvents during operation, maintain proper production records, and perform material handling duties. Additional requirements of the position include cross training on other equipment, batch making as needed, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Our ideal candidate has a stable employment history, a positive and collaborative attitude, a desire to learn, and a demonstrated ability to work safely in producing a quality product. Candidates selected for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2-5 years’ experience with industrial machine setup, operation and troubleshooting preferred. Experience with gravure coating and/or working work with inks, printing, viscosity, hazardous materials, and weighing or mixing chemicals desired but not required.
• Ability to work overtime/flexible shift as needed.
• The physical requirements include frequent walking, bending, pushing/pulling, and lifting/carrying up to 35 lbs.; occasional standing, sitting, twisting/turning, reaching, performing overhead work, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; and continuous ability to visually identify product quality defects.

ITW Specialty Films is a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer.  ITW Specialty Films designs, manufactures and markets specialized coated and/or metalized films for the Card, Security, and Medical markets.  We offer a safe, clean work environment with a stable company. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system due to your disability, please email hrdept@itwsf.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.