Machine Operator

Staff Management | SMX; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Direct Deposit or Cash Card

Medical / Dental Insurance

Job summary

Staff Management | SMX in Downers Grove, IL, is hiring a Machine Operator for a steady Monday–Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift. This temp-to-hire, full-time role requires reading blueprints, setting up and running production machines, and maintaining quality records.

Expect weekly pay, benefits, and a safety-focused environment. Qualified candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, able to lift 50 lbs, and read English instructions and diagrams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and diagrams in English.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for a full shift.
• Good math skills for measurement tasks.
• Reliable and punctual with safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines per established procedures.
• Set up, adjust, and operate machines according to guidelines.
• Use measurement devices to verify tolerances.
• Use hand tools and operate manual machines.
• Verify preset gauges and inspect own work for quality.
• Maintain quality records and shift logs.

Skills

Reliability

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Machine operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Height gauges

Snap gauges

Plug gauges

Hand tools

Job description

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.

Staff Management is Hiring a Machine Operator in Downers Grove, IL! This is your chance to gain valuable hands‑on experience while working a steady Monday‑Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. If you're dependable, motivated, and ready to grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance.

Shifts: 1st Shift.

Employment Types: Temp to Hire, Full Time.

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $20.00 / hour

Duties:

• Work from process sheets, blueprints, setup sheets, setup cards, Gemba boards, and verbal and written instructions.

• Set up, adjusted, and operated production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

• Use measurement devices like calipers, micrometers, depth & height gauges, snap gauges, and plug gauges.

• Ability to use hand tools and operate manual machines.

• Set up and/or verify preset gauges for proper calibration as required and inspect own work to ensure quality and quantity standards.

• Experienced with lathes, centerless grinder and cylindrical grinders.

• Prepare and maintain quality records.

Position Requirements:

• Strong reliability it is crucial that this person can work as scheduled to meet our customers requirements.

• Previous experience and demonstrated proficiency in operating manufacturing equipment preferred.

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with mechanical aptitude and a minimum one-year previous experience

• Must read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and diagrams in English.

• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Rotate between multiple machines, lift to 50lbs occasionally, and stand for an entire shift.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 50 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED.

Work Location: Filament, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

Job Types: Machine Operator.

Industry: Manufacturing.

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home .

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at [e-mail] or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.