Advanced Machine Operator - Full-Time, Quality-Driven

Republic National Ind; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Republic Elite in Mendota, IL is seeking a Machine Operator Advanced to set up, operate, and monitor production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include start-up, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and coordination with team leads. Ideal candidates demonstrate reading work orders, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to safely operate and monitor manufacturing machinery.
• Read and understand work orders, job instructions, and production documentation.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, company policies, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to identify quality issues, defects, and process concerns during production.
• Basic problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot routine machine or production issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining production standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently while following established procedures, policies, and safety guidelines.
• Perform machine start-up, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and shutdown procedures.
• Read and interpret work orders, job instructions, and production specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards and company goals are met.
• Inspect products and identify defects, quality issues, or process concerns.
• Provide feedback and communicate production, quality, and equipment concerns to team leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to support continuous improvement initiatives and overall company performance.

Skills

Reading work orders

Safety procedures

Quality issue identification

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic measurement tools

Job description

Republic Elite in Mendota, IL is seeking a Machine Operator Advanced to set up, operate, and monitor production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include start-up, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and coordination with team leads. Ideal candidates demonstrate reading work orders, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with