Machine Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Leadership development programs

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Dixon, Illinois, is seeking a Machine Operator to operate fabricating machines. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment, familiarity with quality requirements, and a high school diploma. This role involves operating and maintaining machinery, interpreting mechanical drawings, and requires physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting and standing for long periods. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year experience operating fabricating machinery.
• Ability to read a tape measure and ruler, convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials into the machine.
• Set up and change tooling used in the machine.
• Operate machine controls and change programming for each work order.
• Interpret mechanical engineered drawings.
• Troubleshoot issues with assistance.
• Clean machines and complete preventative maintenance.

Skills

Operating fabricating machinery

Attention to detail

Use of precision hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

As a Machine Operator at SPX Technologies, you will operate fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, and punch machines that cut shapes and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.

Job Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials into the machine
• Set up 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
• Perform 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 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 and Benefits

Estimated salary range: $37,000 – $61,000. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401(k) retirement with company match, and paid time off.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including personal, 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.