Filtration Media Pleating Operator — 2nd Shift

Donaldson; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Donaldson in Dixon, IL is seeking a Machine Operator to produce pleated media and feed it to the filter assembly line. This 2nd shift role runs Monday through Thursday, 2:00 pm to 12:00 am. Hourly rate is $21.35.

You will read blueprints, operate gauges and calipers, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment while following safety and environmental policies. A High School Diploma or GED is required; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to operate computer systems.
• Ability to utilize gauges, calipers, indicators, scales and tape measures.
• Exhibit mechanical aptitude.
• Adhere to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and understand the operations and machines involved with the media pleating process.
• Recognize and understand the functions and capabilities of the pleating fixtures.
• Pleat media within acceptable quality and quantity standards as stated in the prints and/or route sheets.
• Communicate effectively with material handlers to ensure the correct media is supplied to the line promptly.
• Perform quality checks and tests as assigned.
• Follow the first piece and set-up sheets.
• Complete all applicable paperwork (scrap report, media usage sheet, media testing sheet, oil runs, etc.).
• Monitor production online by noting variation of production rates between pleater and potting and notifying the Team Leader when variation causes the pleater rate to decrease.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Comply with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Indicators

Scales

Tape measures

Job description

Donaldson in Dixon, IL is seeking a Machine Operator to produce pleated media and feed it to the filter assembly line. This 2nd shift role runs Monday through Thursday, 2:00 pm to 12:00 am. Hourly rate is $21.35.

You will read blueprints, operate gauges and calipers, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment while following safety and environmental policies. A High School Diploma or GED is required; manufacturing experience is a plus.