Machine Operator

SPX Technologies; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

401K retirement match

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies is looking for a Machine Operator in Dixon, Illinois. In this role, you'll operate various fabricating machines and manage tasks such as loading materials, setup, and cleaning equipment. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting and familiarity with fabricating machinery. The position offers a competitive salary range of $37,000 to $61,000, along with benefits like health insurance, 401K match, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year experience operating fabricating machinery.
• Ability to read a tape measure and ruler.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials into machine.
• Setup and change tooling used in the machine.
• Operate machine controls and change programming.
• Interpret mechanical engineered drawings (blueprints).
• Clean machines and complete preventative maintenance.

Skills

Operating fabricating machinery

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision hand tools

Job description

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

Job Summary

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As Machine Operator, you may operate fabricating machines, such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines and punch machines that cut shape and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.

Job Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials into machine
• Setup and change tooling used in the machine
• Operate machine controls and change programming for each work order
• Interpret mechanical engineered drawings (blueprints)
• Troubleshoot issues with assistance
• Clean machines and complete preventative maintenance per schedule
• Complete necessary paperwork
• Report on supply levels
• Assist in other work areas as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Experience

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1 year experience operating fabricating machinery
• Read a tape measure and ruler and convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 1-2 years’ experience programming equipment
• Meet all product quality requirements
• Ability to use precision hand tools
• Spot welding
• Attention to detail

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite
• The employee will be required to stand and walk for at least 8 hours.
• Regularly be required to push/pull material with assistance of overhead crane.
• Climb stairs, reach and bend regularly
• Occasionally sit, grasp, climb, crawl, twist, and work at heights.
• Occasionally lift, hold and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Manufacturing environment requires use of required personal protective equipment, such as foot, eye and ear protection when in production locations
• Potential exposure to bad weather, excessive heat, and/or excessive noise

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $37,000 - $61,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and paid time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the Rewards and Benefits section of our career page.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

EEO Statement

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.