Machine Operator at Ellsworth Corporation – Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Ellsworth Corporation

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA
Title Machine Operator
Job Category: Production
Risquisition Number: MACHI002948
Posted: January 26, 2026
Full-Time
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA

Job DetailsDescriptionWhat 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 currently has a Machine Operator opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our TapeCase division located in Elk Grove Village, IL. Hours are 6:00am- 2:30pm.

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.

The Machine Operator sets up and safely operates production machinery. Participates in continuous improvement efforts.

DUTIES & 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

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of production work experience (3 years of production work experience preferred)
• Must be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government to work with controlled product and information.
• High school diploma or equivalency. An equivalent combination of job experience and education may be considered.
• Must be able to work between the hours of 6:00am- 2:30pm.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• 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

QualificationsSkills Behaviors:Motivations:EducationExperienceLicenses & Certifications

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