Machine Operator

Danfoss GmbH; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

3 weeks PTO

13 holidays

Climate-controlled facility

Annual bonus

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions in Freeport, IL is hiring a 1st Shift Machine Operator to operate and maintain setups for conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate and assemble components.

The wage range is $20.95 - $22.50 per hour with benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a bonus program, plus generous PTO and holidays in a climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Physically able to sit, stand, walk and use hands for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and dismantle assembly workstations.
• Operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines.
• Ensure precise assembly and proper alignment of parts.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Math basics

Reading instructions

Quality standards

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Machine Operator

Req ID: 51195 Job Location: Freeport IL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

We have an immediate opening for a 1st Shift Machine Operator to join our inclusive team in Freeport, IL. This position involves operating and maintaining setups for conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate and assemble both metallic and nonmetallic components by performing the following tasks. The wage range for this position is $20.95 - $22.50 per hour.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Adheres strictly to safety regulations and actively promotes workplace safety.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures, control plans, processes, and quality standards.
• Efficiently sets up, operates, and dismantles unit assembly and sub-assembly workstations.
• Exhibits flexibility in methods and ideas, responds positively to changes, and supports updates in procedures, processes, technology, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Accurately fits and assembles parts into complete units, ensuring precise dimensions and proper alignment of assemblies.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma/(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits likeannual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.