Heavy Machine Operator: 1st shift 10AM-6:30PM

Exploreelginarea; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Exploreelginarea in Carpentersville, IL is seeking a Heavy Machine Operator to set up and operate heavy machinery for bending, forming and balancing, meeting production, quality and safety standards.

This 1st shift (10:00 AM–6:30 PM) role pays $18/hour and is evaluated to hire. Prior experience of 2–3 months with machines and inspection tools is preferred. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and long periods of standing.

Qualifications

• 2–3 months of experience operating various machines.
• Basic math skills (adding/subtracting).
• Ability to read shop orders and use fixed gauges.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform heavy work.
• English speaking preferred; ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up fixtures and machinery to perform bending, forming, and balancing operations on heavy equipment.
• Operate machines to meet expected production rates while monitoring equipment conditions.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, scales, and fixed gauges, recording inspection data.
• Inspect parts during production runs for defects such as burrs or broken punches and notify the set-up person of issues.
• Follow prescribed safety practices, engage safety devices, assist with moving materials, and operate other department equipment as directed.

Skills

Machine operation

Shop order reading

Inspection with gauges

Basic math

Heavy lifting

English speaking

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Machine Operator
City and State:Carpentersville, IL
Pay Rate: 18.00
Schedule/Shift:1st shift 10AM-6:30PM
Employment Type:Evaluation to Hire

Summary:

The Heavy Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating heavy-duty machinery to perform bending, forming, and balancing operations while meeting production, quality, and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Set up fixtures and machinery to perform bending, forming, and balancing operations on heavy equipment.
• Operate machines to meet expected production rates while monitoring equipment conditions.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, scales, and fixed gauges, recording inspection data.
• Inspect parts during production runs for defects such as burrs or broken punches and notify the set-up person of issues.
• Follow prescribed safety practices, engage safety devices, assist with moving materials, and operate other department equipment as directed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience (2–3 months) operating various machines, tooling, and inspection equipment.
• Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting.
• Ability to read shop orders, check parts against drawings, and use fixed gauges.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical work for extended periods.
• English speaking preferred; ability to stand for long periods.
• Medical Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability