Machine A Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Description: Machine Operator A Location: Solon, OH Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Department: Manufacturing – Engine Repair Reports To: Manufacturing Manager Why This Role Matters As a Machine Operator A, you are a key leader on the production floor, responsible for ensuring filling and packaging operations run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. This role helps drive production performance by troubleshooting equipment, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and leading team members to achieve operational goals. Your expertise directly impacts product quality, workplace safety, and overall manufacturing success. What You Will Do Lead assigned production lines to meet safety, quality, and productivity objectives. Operate, set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain filling and packaging equipment. Perform machine changeovers, preventative maintenance activities, and routine equipment servicing. Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues while working closely with Maintenance Technicians. Monitor product quality, identify defects, and record observations within the Quality Management System. Review manufacturing work orders, bills of materials, and production instructions to ensure accurate execution. Maintain accurate production, downtime, scrap, and lot traceability records. Operate filling systems, bulk pumps, robotic packaging equipment, palletizing systems, labeling equipment, and other production machinery. Promote a culture of safety by following EHS procedures, participating in safety programs, and recommending improvements. Train, mentor, and provide guidance to Material Handlers and Machine Operators B and C. Support manufacturing operations in the absence of a Team Lead and assist across production roles when needed. What You Will Bring 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, including experience in a lead or senior operator capacity. Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and resolve operational issues. Experience operating, setting up, and maintaining manufacturing or packaging equipment. Ability to interpret production documentation, work orders, and quality requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills. Computer proficiency and the ability to use manufacturing, maintenance, and quality management systems. Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment and lift up to 65 pounds as required. Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Experience in automotive, bottling, packaging, or similar manufacturing industries. Certification and experience operating multiple types of lift equipment. HAZWOPER training experience. Prior experience leading teams, training operators, or serving as a production line lead. Experience with preventative maintenance programs and maintenance ticketing systems. What's In It For You Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing manufacturing operation. Hands-on experience with advanced filling, packaging, robotics, and automated production systems. Ability to expand technical, troubleshooting, maintenance, and leadership skills. A collaborative environment where your expertise helps drive safety, quality, and operational excellence. Opportunities to mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. A role where your impact is visible through production performance, product quality, and team success. Compensation Information: $22.30 - $26.00 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. At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.