Drill Operator

Kids for the Future; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA plans

Hospital and Accident plans

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Summit Interconnect is seeking a full-time Drilling Operator in Schaumburg, IL to operate NC drilling machines and maintain high-precision drilling for PCB panels.

You will set up drills, load programs, align panels, and inspect results while keeping multiple machines productive and compliant with procedures. ITAR rules apply and candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for work. This role offers health and other benefits and requires strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities are essential.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
• Good communication with supervisory staff is important.

Responsibilities

• Operate two or more NC drilling machines to drill low tolerance holes.
• Set up machines, load NC programs, and align panels for drilling.
• Inspect panels visually and mechanically, adjust as needed.
• Keep machines near capacity output and assist others when possible.
• Clean equipment and work area, log activities in system.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication with management

Independent work

Following procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Proms computer

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Drilling, Operator, General Worker
• Industry PCB, Electronics, Manufacturing
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Company Description

Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors in the North American market. Summit offers solutions ranging from advanced cutting-edge prototyping to complex high-mix, low-to-mid volume production. Summit’s eight facilities are located across California, Illinois, Colorado, and Toronto, Canada. For more information, please visit summitinterconnect.com.

About the Role:

Under general supervision operates two or more numerically controlled machines simultaneously to drill low tolerance holes in panels. Independently performs complex and standard machine setups involving loading NC programs, aligning the pinning of the panels, visually and mechanically inspecting the panels, and making the required adjustments. Perform the necessary tasks to keep multiple machines at or near capacity output levels.

Responsibilities:

• Select drills from planning sheet call out.
• Set up drilling machine and make work zero corrections from the 4-point x-rays.
• Operate more than one drill when conditions permit.
• Help others when time allows.
• Remove broken drills and fix shallow drilled holes.
• Clean the drill equipment and work area.
• Log in and out of the Proms computer.
• Empty trashcans and put in proper recycle bin.

Required Skills:

• General ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving ability.
• Must be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with management/supervisory staff.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effectively follow company systems and procedures.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in printed circuit board (PCB) industry will be preferred.
• Understanding of industry standards and appropriate application

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the PCB industry is preferred but not required.

Summary

Summit offers a variety of health and benefit programs which include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA plans, Hospital and Accident plans, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA plans
• Hospital and Accident plans
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Benefits are effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of hire.

ITAR Compliance Notice

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for employment in this position.

Summit Interconnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.