1st Shift Circuit Board Manufacturing

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in West Chicago, IL is hiring for 1st Shift Manufacturing Associates. Responsibilities include operating production equipment, loading circuit board panels, and setting up machines for PCB manufacturing. Role offers a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift with potential overtime and an evaluation-to-hire path. Requires a high school diploma and dependability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation is helpful.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing processes.
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing and production equipment.
• Load, position, and remove circuit board panels.
• Set up machines and prepare materials for production.
• Inspect finished or processed parts for quality.
• Perform basic equipment checks and minor maintenance.
• Follow established production procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Dependable

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NOW HIRING: 1st Shift Manufacturing Associates

West Chicago, IL | $18.00 - $19.00/Hour | Day Shift

Looking to start or grow your career in manufacturing? We are hiring ASAP!

A well-established printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing company in West Chicago is seeking dependable and motivated 1st Shift Manufacturing Associates to join its growing production team.This company manufactures advanced printed circuit boards used across industries including aerospace, military, medical, telecommunications, industrial, computer, radar, transportation, and commercial applications.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour, depending on position and experience
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Typical Hours:7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Overtime: Additional weekday hours and occasional Saturday work may be available or required depending on department and production needs.
• Evaluation-to-Hire: These are opportunities to prove yourself on the job with the potential to become a permanent member of the company's team.

Available Manufacturing Opportunities May Include:

• Machine Operator / Production Operator
• Drilling
• Plating
• Screening
• Multi-Layer / Layup
• General PCB Manufacturing & Production

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your assigned department, responsibilities may include:

• Operating manufacturing and production equipment
• Loading, positioning, and removing circuit board panels
• Setting up machines and preparing materials for production
• Inspecting finished or processed parts for quality
• Performing basic equipment checks and minor maintenance
• Using hand tools and production-related equipment
• Preparing materials for multilayer circuit board production and lamination
• Assisting with plating, screening, drilling, pressing, or other PCB manufacturing processes
• Following established production procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards
• Keeping your work area clean and organized
• Communicating equipment or production issues to your supervisor

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma required
• Previous manufacturing, machine operating, production experience is helpful
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing processes
• Good attention to detail and quality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally handle up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where there may be exposure to noise, dirt, and chemicals.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This isn't just another production job. You'll have the opportunity to learn specialized skills in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry while working with technology used in products across a wide variety of industries. The company produces multiple PCB technologies, including rigid, flex, rigid-flex, metal-backed/core, RF/microwave, and ultra-high-density circuit boards.