Machine Operator

ellsworth· Ellsworth Corporation
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📍 Elk Grove Village, ILFull time

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Job Description:

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?  

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!  

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Machine Operator opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our TapeCase Division located in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Are you passionate about working in a manufacturing environment with different machines? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!  

At TapeCase, we design, convert, manufacture, and distribute highly engineered adhesive tape products. We add value to the highly engineered products we sell by enhancing their delivered formats by offering expansive tape converting services to provide a custom tape solution for nearly any application. Learn more about us here. 

You will set up and safely operates production machinery. Along with participate in continuous improvement efforts

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sets up and safely operates production machinery  

  • Inspects production machinery and troubleshoots minor issues 

  • Performs necessary preventative maintenance 

  • Conducts quality inspections at the source 

  • Performs changeovers of dies, gear assemblies and pump filters 

  • Sets up dispensing production machinery  

  • Safely operates required power and hand tools 

  • Troubleshoots and reports corrective actions after rectifying machine issues 

  • Dispense molten adhesives onto paper lines during the production process 

PERKS & BENEFITS  

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.  

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years of production work experience 

  • 3 years of production work experience preferred

  • High school diploma or equivalency. An equivalent combination of job experience and education may be considered. 

  • Forklift certification is required within 3 months of hire 

  • Ability to read 

  • Basic Math 

  • Ability to learn how to operate machinery 

  • Ability to provide basic maintenance to machinery 

  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Ellsworth Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally protected status.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation for any part of our employment process, please follow the instructions on our Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants page of our Careers website. 

Ellsworth Corporation is an industry leading global corporation, we specialize in the distribution, manufacturing and custom packaging of adhesives, specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment.  We stand apart from the competition by going above and beyond high quality products. We offer expert assistance, valuable services, decades of experience, and a host of resources to ensure we're providing the best possible solution for our customers’ applications. 

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Where is the Machine Operator position at ellsworth located?
This Machine Operator role at ellsworth is based in Elk Grove Village, IL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Machine Operator role at ellsworth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Machine Operator role in the Ellsworth Corporation department at ellsworth.
Which team or department does the Machine Operator at ellsworth belong to?
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This Machine Operator position at ellsworth was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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