Web Coating Metallizer Operator

Direct Hire | ITW (Illinois Tool Works) – ShineMark, NA

Location: Bloomfield, CT 06002

Are you the operator who can keep a web running true?

Can you read a production schedule, execute a fast changeover, thread film cleanly, and dial in wire feed and line speed without missing a beat? Do you trust your gauges—and your instincts—when a spec drifts? If so, step into a role where your craftsmanship shows up on every roll we ship.

Role highlights

• 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
• $22.00–$23.00 per hour based on experience, plus $0.75/hour 2nd-shift differential
• Overtime requirement: 1–2 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) about 1–2 times per month

What you’ll own

• Starting/stopping the metallizer via the control panel
• Scheduled changeovers and setups for metallization and design imprinting
• Aligning/fastening rollers and boats with hand tools
• Threading film; adjusting wire feed, product speed, and line speed
• In-process inspections: measuring, testing, and documenting per QA procedures
• Decisive pass/fail calls; partnering with supervisors/technical staff as needed
• Equipment cleaning between runs; confined space entry may be required (machine specific)
• Material movement: load, unload, pack, and transport using carts and pallets
• Operating a forklift/fork truck

Beyond the console

• Use computers to print run sheets and labels; capture QA tests and production data
• Handle solvents per hazardous material requirements
• Learn product codes, color numbering systems, and jumbo tags
• Cross-train with other teams; assist fellow operators
• Record production quantities per SOPs/job orders; perform quality control checks

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing background and/or mechanical aptitude preferred
• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Detail orientation with strong written and verbal communication
• Willingness to learn and flex across departments within ITW ShineMark, NA
• Familiarity with 5S is helpful (not required)
• Resilience in a fast-moving, high-expectation environment

Physical reality of the job

• Stand and walk frequently for visual inspections; sit as needed
• Climb ladders and stairs; reach with hands and arms
• Hear machinery, forklifts, and coworkers; communicate clearly
• Complete a respiratory clearance exam and use a respirator as needed
• Lift, push, pull, and move up to 85 pounds
• Work on a 100% non‑smoking campus; compliance is required

Tools of the trade

• Metallizer machine and control panel
• Slitters and rewinders
• Quality testing equipment
• Forklift/fork truck and carts
• Hand tools
• Computer equipment
• PPE and respirators

Compensation & benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with shift differential as detailed above
• Sick time
• Vacation Time
• Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision
• 401K with company match
• Employee Discount Programs

Make your mark

If you’re motivated, reliable, and ready to learn, this is your chance to build a manufacturing career with a collaborative, hands-on team. Apply today.