Machine Operator / 1st Shift

Danfoss; Freeport (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Machine Operator for the 1st Shift to operate and maintain various machines while ensuring quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some related experience, with responsibilities including troubleshooting and production support in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus Program

401(k) Savings Plan with match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Ability to read safety rules and operating manuals.
• Mathematical skills to perform basic calculations.
• Ability to apply logic to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors electrical and mechanical equipment for assembly.
• Supports manufacturing issues related to safety and quality.
• Implements process changes and assists in problem solving.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Monitoring

Machining

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description
Operates and maintain setups of conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate and assemble metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties.

This is a 1st Shift position, which offers a pay range of $20.24 to $22.50 per hour.

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Monitors & trouble shoots electrical & mechanical equipment used in the assembly process to build hydrostatic pumps, motors and components
• Provide line support for the assembly cell and is the next level of escalation after the cell expert for manufacturing issues related to safety and process quality
• Assist in the daily activities of implementing process changes and problem solving on the shop floor
• Assists in the prove-out of new processes and process changes by gathering data, making observations about the process, and communicating ideas to improve results
• Works closely with the Process Engineer
  
  

Background & Skills
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma/(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee Benefits

• Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off annually for newly hired employees
• 13 paid holidays, including floating holidays annually
• Annual Bonus Program
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and safe harbor contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance eligibility upon date of hire
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (with enhanced buy up option)
• Optional Life Insurance & AD&D (including Spouse/Child Optional) coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spendingand a Health Savings Account (including company contribution) if enrolled in applicable Danfoss Medical Plan
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Reimbursement for industry/organization membership dues, home office expenses, etc., based on established eligibility criteria
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary benefits such as: Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity and Fraud Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Additional benefits such as virtual physical therapy sessions, fitness membership programs, and day care provider network assistance
  
  

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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