2nd shift Machine Operator

Filtration Group; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Filtration Group in Joliet, IL is seeking a production machine operator to perform assigned operations with focus on quality and safety. You will set up and operate machines, maintain records, and follow directions from Production Lead or Manager. The role requires basic reading/writing and good manual dexterity.

Ideal candidates can work up to 8 hours, adapt to shift schedules, and comply with plant safety rules while contributing to a clean, organized work area and reliable production output.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and count.
• Good hand eye coordination. Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to work sitting or standing for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Follow all plant and departmental safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• To perform any of the machine operations as assigned by the Production Lead or Production Manager.
• Has the ability and proficiency to setup and operate assigned machine(s) in department/cell.
• Works in quality conscious and safe manner.
• Ability to perform work at process speed and/or standard rates.
• Advises Production Lead or Production Manager of any problems with tools, equipment, fixtures, materials, or setup operation.
• Maintains daily product and scrap records.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Production Lead.
• Keeps workstation and surrounding area clean.
• Maintain all assigned tools.
• Any other duties required by management.

Skills

Reading & writing

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group operates across a wide variety of attractive end markets and produces mission critical products with high replacement rates. Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.

Responsibilities

• To perform any of the machine operations as assigned by the Production Lead or Production Manager.
• Has the ability and proficiency to setup and operate assigned machine(s) in department/cell.
• Works in quality conscious and safe manner.
• Ability to perform work at process speed and/or standard rates.
• Advises Production Lead or Production Manager of any problems with tools, equipment, fixtures, materials, or setup operation.
• Maintains daily product and scrap records.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Production Lead.
• Keeps workstation and surrounding area clean.
• Maintain all assigned tools.
• Any other duties required by management.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and count.
• Good hand eye coordination. Effective communication skills
• Must be able to work sitting or standing for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Follow all plant and departmental safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read or write English preferred.
• 2-3 years’ work experience in related field a plus

Physical/Mental Demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, lift, move, and handle products, materials, tools, and controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, periodically may sit, reach with hands and arms, walk, or climb with legs and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, pull, bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or more up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are required. The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, it can be loud for periods of time while working near equipment which is in operation. Hearing protection and safety glasses may be required. Employee must be able to hear fork truck horn. The employee must be able to work alone for extended periods of time. The employee must also be able to work with others as required. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.