Machine Operator

swipejobs; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

swipejobs is hiring experienced Machine Operators for a growing manufacturing operation in Antioch, IL. You will set up and operate production machinery, perform changeovers, monitor runs, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to keep operations efficient.

We seek candidates with 1+ year of relevant experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to stand 10 hours and lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of machine operating experience.
• Experience with machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to stand for a 10-hour shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Dependable attendance and availability for the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery.
• Perform changeovers and adjustments as needed.
• Monitor production runs for quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment and address minor issues.
• Inspect finished products for quality before handoff.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to keep lines running smoothly.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Tools

Garant

Beasley

Weber

Job description

swipejobs is hiring experienced Machine Operators for a growing manufacturing operation in Antioch, IL!

If you have hands-on experience operating printing, converting, flexible packaging, paper, or similar production machinery, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $23.00-$27.00/hour, based on experience

Overtime: Half-day Fridays as needed

Opportunity: Temp-to-Hire with potential Direct Hire consideration for highly qualified candidates

• 1+ year of relevant machine operating experience
• Experience with machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to identify and correct production or quality issues
• Experience in printing, paper converting, flexible packaging, paper manufacturing, or similar production environments
• Ability to stand for a 10-hour shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Dependable attendance and availability for the night shift

Candidates with experience operating Garant, Beasley, Weber, or comparable printing/converting machinery are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience with printing presses, cutters, slitters, sheeters, winders, folders, paper bag equipment, converting equipment, or flexible packaging machinery is also highly valuable.

You do NOT need experience with the exact machine brands listed above. If you have strong hands-on experience setting up, operating, adjusting, and troubleshooting comparable manufacturing equipment, we still want to hear from you!

You’ll set up and operate production machinery, perform changeovers, monitor production runs, troubleshoot equipment, make adjustments, inspect finished products for quality, and work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to keep operations running efficiently.

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