Insert Machine Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Shifts:  7pm - 7am/ 3 days on 4 days off rotating 

Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining specialized machinery that embeds Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) inlays into substrates in order to create an RFID label. This role involves ensuring the precise placement, encoding, and functionality of RFID components at high speeds while maintaining quality standards in a production environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup: Set up, adjust, and operate RFID insertion and label coding equipment, ensuring quality and customer requirements are met..
• Production Monitoring: Monitor machinery to ensure proper RFID tag insertion and encoding according to specifications, and ensure production goals are met.
• Quality Control: Perform in-process checks to verify the accuracy and functionality of RFID tags.
• Troubleshooting: Identify, troubleshoot, and correct mechanical or technical issues with equipment, such as jamming or misalignment.
• Material Handling: Load materials such as adhesive labels, poly films, and RFID inlays into the machine.
• Documentation: Record production data, including material usage, labor, and downtime, in company systems.
• Safety & Maintenance: Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Maintain a clean work area, and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment. 
• Assist:  Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
• Compliance:  It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual and to comply with all RRD policies.
• Other duties as assigned

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience: 1-3+ years of experience in printing, direct mail, or manufacturing environments, particularly with RFID converting, encoding, or laminating.
• Technical Skills: Ability to work with roll-to-roll or sheet-fed equipment, understanding of paper/film handling, and ability to read job tickets.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision to ensure accurate tag placement and encoding.
• Physical Stamina: Occasionally required to kneel, crouch, stoop or crawl as well as lifting/moving from 50-70 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 200 pounds.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in using PCs to manage and monitor jobs. 

• Working Conditions & Requirements

• Environment: Fast-paced production or manufacturing setting.
• Schedule: May require flexibility for work times, including overtime.
• Physical Demands: Regular standing, bending, and lifting of materials.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $26.26 - $35.05 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans