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Strapper/operator

UNILOCK CHICACO, INC. - AURORA

Aurora, IL

$21.60 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16303017167
Email address to Apply:
Cristina.Roman@unilock.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
15
Job Duties:
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Operating and monitoring of the strapping equipment and the placement and count of the bundle tags. Perform running adjustments, repairs and maintenance to the strapping equipment. Identify all products and their packaging specifications including strap patterns, wood packaging requirements, in between layer sheets and top sheets. Ensure the quality and soundness of all strapped bundles. Perform final quality control check before product leaves the plant building. Attach the proper bundle tags. The worker performs running adjustments, repairs, and routine maintenance on strapping equipment used to secure products for handling, storage, or shipment. Specific tasks include: Monitoring strapping machines during operation to ensure proper strap alignment, tension, and sealing, adjusting machine settings such as strap tension, feed length, and heat/seal controls based on product size and packaging requirements, clearing equipment jams and removing misfed, twisted, or broken strapping materials, replacing consumable components such as strapping coils, guides, cutters, and sealing heads, inspecting machinery before, during, and after operation to identify wear, misalignment, or malfunction, performing routine preventative maintenance, including cleaning debris, lubricating moving parts, and tightening bolts, using basic hand tools such as calipers, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and adjustment tools to perform minor repairs, assisting in maintaining continuous equipment operation by making real-time adjustments, reporting equipment malfunctions requiring advanced repair to supervisors, maintaining simple production and maintenance records. The tools and equipment the workers will use are automatic or semi-automatic Signode and Stonepack strapping machines, strapping materials (plastic or steel straps, buckles, seals),basic hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters), cleaning materials and lubricants, personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses).
Job Classification:
51-9111.00 - Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
No
Special Requirements:
Must be able to lift & reach 50 lbs., Requires the ability to perform work with hands and/or arms in the same repetitive motion above and below shoulder level, extensive pushing/pulling, extensive standing, frequent stooping.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
UNILOCK CHICACO, INC. - AURORA
Location:
Aurora, IL 60505

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-26184-075979
Multiple Worksites:
Yes
Additional Wage Information:
Higher pay and/or other incentives based on performance.
Date Posted:
7/17/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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