Machine Operator - Laminator

Laminator Operator I (Machine Operator)

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Type: Full-Time, Day & Night Shifts Available

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laminator Operator I to join our manufacturing team in Elk Grove Village. In this role, you will report directly to the Department Manager and be responsible for operating laminating equipment safely and efficiently. If you have a strong eye for quality, a solid safety record, and experience in a production environment, we want to hear from you!

Shift & Compensation

Choose the schedule that best fits your lifestyle. We operate on a 12-hour continental schedule (working 3 days one week, 4 days the next, with every other weekend off).

• Day Shift (A & B): 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM | $21.74 / hour
• Night Shift: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM | $23.10 / hour (Includes a base rate of $21.10 + a $2.00/hour shift differential)

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up, run, and maintain laminating and lathe machinery according to standard operating procedures.
• Chemical & Formula Management: Accurately calculate, mix, and add adhesives based on established formulas.
• Quality Assurance: Interpret job orders, verify first-piece conformance to specifications, and manage raw material rolls and substrates.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean work area to SQF standards, handle hazardous waste using satellite containers, and immediately report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Team Collaboration: Assist with machine coverage during breaks and actively participate in performance audits and continuous improvement teams.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of machine operator experience (laminator experience is highly preferred but not required).
• Technical Skills: Proven experience measuring and working with chemicals; ability to read a ruler or tape measure with precision.
• Core Skills: Strong basic math skills and the ability to interpret technical job orders.
• Work Environment: Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing facility that can occasionally be dirty.
• Track Record: Excellent history of attendance, workplace safety, and product quality.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents (FSA & HSA options available)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary life, accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes for individuals with disabilities.