Plant Machine Operator I - Aurora, IL

Unilock; Aurora; On-site; PHP 1,823,000 - 2,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Matching

Wellness and Gym Reimbursement

Charitable contribution matching

On-the-job training

Paid holiday, floating holiday, and S/

Paid time off between holidays

Night Shift Pay Differential

Job summary

Unilock in Aurora, IL is hiring for a Machine Operator I. The role requires safe operation of presses, adherence to quality standards, and routine equipment maintenance. You will handle paperwork and participate in shift cleanup while demonstrating basic computer literacy, including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Flexibility for night shifts, with opportunities for growth within a modern, fully automated facility offering competitive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires reading and writing in English.
• 6+ months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work night shift.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Operate press/machine safely and efficiently.
• Ensure products meet quality standards per TQM guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain plant equipment; report maintenance concerns.
• Keep work area clean and organized; participate in shift cleanup.
• Complete required paperwork (density tests, production logs, sieve tests, PM checks).
• Read and write in English; use computer for reporting.

Skills

Safety

Quality control

Maintenance

English literacy

Night shift

Team player

Education

High School diploma or better

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Looking for a lifelong career, with opportunities for advancement, and unmatched benefits packages? Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for over 50 years. Our Aurora, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated.

We are currently hiring for a Machine Operator I.

POSITION SUMMARY:

What you’ll do:

• Safety: Perform the duties of Press/Machine Operator in a safe manner
• Quality Control: Ensure that products produced and packaged meet or exceed Company Quality Standards as per the company’s Total Quality Management Program
• Maintenance and Repairs: Monitor plant equipment, performing necessary repairs as required, and reporting to the Shift Supervisor all maintenance work performed and any maintenance concerns
• Housekeeping: General cleanliness and tidiness of the work area(s)
• Clean-Up: Participates in the plant clean up at shift's end
• Other Duties: All other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager or Plant Manager

What you need to succeed

The Machine/Press Operator will learn the skills and knowledge of the following positions: General Laborer, Quality Control, Utility Person, and Strapper.

• Requires standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting to 50 lbs
• Requires the ability to perform work with hands and/or arms in the same repetitive motion above and below shoulder level
• Ability to program and operate the dosing equipment systems (Moisture controls, aggregate dosing, add mixtures, and pigment dosing)
• Operate, maintain, and make adjustments to:
  • Machine/Press
  • Mixer
  • Pallet transport systems and pallet buffer if applicable
  • Bogie and finger car systems including the kilns
  • Cuber/packaging and strapping systems
• Perform daily quality test
• Complete necessary paperwork including Density test, Production log, Sieve test, Preventative Maintenance Checklist, Safety Testing Checklist, and Production reports
• Ability to read and write in the English language
• Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office components, and Adobe Acrobat
• Must be able to work night shift
• 6+ months of experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable

What we offer you

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) start at the beginning of the month following start date, at very reasonable rates
• 401k Matching (after a year), Life Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Reimbursements for Wellness and Gym Membership
• Charitable contribution matching
• On-the-job training and growth opportunities.
• Paid holiday, floating holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Company-wide closure/paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays
• Night Shift Pay Differential

Carry out other related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives

Salary Range -$21 - $24 per hour; Non-Exempt/Hourly Position
Compensation based on experience

Communication

Intermediate

Safety, Awareness & Experience

Intermediate

Behaviors

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Growth Opportunities

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Job Security

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Self-Starter

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

1 year

Manufacturing experience preferred

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