Heavy Machine Operator: Bending & Forming (Day Shift)

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

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.