Printer Operator

Job Description:

Company Description 

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 250 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model.  The company’s seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins, and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required.  ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. ITW Sexton is a stand alone business within ITW and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and is seeking a Printer Operation at the Decatur, AL facility.

Job Description 

The Printer Operator is responsible for the operation, changeover, setup, troubleshooting, cleanliness, and basic maintenance of can line decorators (printers) and associated equipment, including paint systems and ovens. 

Essential Functions: 

• Remain up-to-date on the production schedule, including all label changes occurring on a given shift. 

• Communicate with Printer Operator from previous shift regarding maintenance, operational, and safety issues, review any issues associated with product and label quality, and perform immediate visual and dimensional inspection of can. 

• Check and stock all supply by his or her workstation including, but not limited to the following: blanket wash, varnish, gloves, and paper towels. 

• Inform the Shift Supervisor of any problems with the printer or paint line that occurred on the previous shift or is likely to occur on his or her shift. 

• Take responsibility for the cleanliness of litter at or around workstation, maintaining clean ink cans (keep lids in place), varnish spills, caps, and cans. 

• Maintain condition of printing plates by cleaning and recovering plates before returning them to ink room when an order is complete.  

• Oversee can quality (visual checks against sample cans provided by QA), white tops (application of caps), varnish flow, label quality, cans going to washer, cans being painted, wash and rinse tank levels and cleanliness. 

• Record accurate and appropriate data on Printer Data and Downtime Sheets. 

• Monitor machine conditions for lubrications of all roll bushings, cleanliness of rolls (clean then place in roll rack when not being used), cleanliness of inkwells (clean if station(s) not being used), operation of rolls, operation of varnish wheel, varnish tank levels and other issues as needed. 

• Communicate with the packer and other line team members regarding product quality and process control. 

• Perform assigned duties as needed. 

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.  

• Previous experience with industrial print equipment and/or machine setup/operation is preferred. 

• The ability to collaborate with the team to reach production goals. 

• The ability to troubleshooting, problem solve, perform root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities. 

• The ability to perform frequent lifting and to perform tasks that require keen vision required.   

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• The position requires frequent lifting, keen vision, team orientation, and careful attention to detail. 

• Keep work areas clean and organized and uphold 5-S principles. 

• Collaborate with other line employees while supporting troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities. 

Additional information 

• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures regarding field operations. 

• Ability to work independently, manage projects and complete assignments in a timely manner. 

• Self-starter; works with minimal supervision; capable of offering up and making decisions. 

• Effective oral, interpersonal and written communication skills. 

• Team-player with aptitude to learn the ITW culture and work within a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to maintain keen vision and mental awareness while practicing careful attention to detail. 

• Ability to collaborate with team members to support troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities. 

Being an employee at ITW comes with lots of benefits. Some of these benefits include: 

• Paid Holidays 

• PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay) 

• Attendance Bonus 

• Employee Referral Bonus 

• Medical (3 Plans), Dental and Vision Insurance 

• FSA/HSA 

• STD/LTD 

• Life Insurance 

• 401(k) (Roth/After-tax options available) 

• Parental Leave 

• Adoption Cost Assistance 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Scholarship Program 

• 3 for 1 gift match program 

• Volunteer Match Program 

• $115 credit towards safety shoes 

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.   

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.