Fabrication | Lamination Machine Operator

Monroechamber; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid time off, holidays & sick time

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Fabrication - Lamination Machine Operator for a first-shift role in Winnebago, IL. The position involves loading, cutting, sanding, and packaging decorative profiles with strict quality controls.

Expect overtime based on production needs; comfortable standing 8–10 hours and lifting up to 50 lbs. Opportunity for hire after the probationary period. Join a team focused on safety and precision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Able to read blueprints and manufacturing docs.
• Willingness to train across production functions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Load material, cut to size, sand, and package decorative profiles.
• Set up and operate machine equipment safely and accurately.
• Identify material requirements for finished products.
• Read work instructions and mill/mitre materials as needed.
• Perform quality checks and maintain tolerances.
• Change fixtures to maintain steady production.
• Identify defects and prevent them from reaching customers.
• Stand 8–10 hours; lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Follow safety protocols and keep workspace clean.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Job description

Position Summary

Position Title: Fabrication - Lamination Machine Operator Wage: $17.00 per year Shift: 1st Hours: 6:45am-3:15pm (Mon-Fri) QPS Employment Group has a great Fabrication - Lamination Machine Operator position available at a company in Winnebago, IL. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire.

Responsibilities

• Load material, cut to size, sand as needed, attach, and securely package decorative wooden profiles used over vinyl windows, ensuring quality standards are met.


• Set up and operate machine equipment safely and accurately.


• Identifying the proper material requirements for producing finished products.


• Referring to work instructions for mitering material for proper cut lengths. Operate saw.


• Performing quality checks while maintaining strict tolerances.


• Changing out fixtures in a timely manner to maintain steady production.


• Identifying defects, ways to prevent defects from occurring, ensuring defects do not go to the customer.


• Perform heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs. regularly, demonstrating strength and endurance.


• Stand for extended periods (8-10 hours), maintaining focus and productivity throughout your shift.


• Execute tasks that involve twisting, bending, reaching overhead, and other physical movements required for assembly.


• Maintain a keen eye for detail, ensuring color accuracy and high-quality finishes; must not be color blind.


• Follow safety protocols diligently and uphold a clean and organized workspace.


• Collaborate with team members across all production functions, participating in training and continuous improvement efforts.


• Working 10-12 hrs. / a day. Mandatory overtime based on production needs.

Requirements

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential; we value engagement and a positive work ethic.


• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.


• Must work well in a team and be comfortable regularly communicating with team members throughout the shift.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and perform physically demanding tasks.


• Comfortable standing for long periods (8-10 hours).


• Good attention to detail and focus; color vision must be intact.


• Willingness to train across various production functions and support team success.


• Good reading ability and basic math skills, including the ability to read blueprints and other manufacturing documentation.


• Good problem resolution skills with the ability to offer solutions for basic issues encountered.


• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to log into systems and enter data accurately


• Working 10-12 hrs. / a day. Mandatory overtime based on production needs.

Benefits

• Accrue PTO once employed through QPS.


• Opportunity to be hired. Once hired: 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period; Bonus Potential; Medical, Dental & Vision Plans; Paid Time Off, Holidays & Sick Time; Tuition Assistance; Wellness/Fitness Resources; Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About us

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

• Access to sought-after positions with leading employers


• Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process


• Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.