Machine Operator / 1st Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their team. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of machines to fabricate and assemble both metallic and nonmetallic parts. Your commitment to safety and quality will be crucial as you follow standard work processes and contribute to continuous improvement. With a supportive work environment and a focus on teamwork, this position offers the opportunity to grow your skills while ensuring high-quality production standards. Join a company that values its employees and promotes a culture of safety and excellence.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus Program

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Fitness Membership Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to operate multiple machines and maintain safety standards.
• Experience in quality control and following standard work guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various machines for part fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality guidelines.

Skills

Machine Operation

Safety Regulations

Quality Control

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges

Cutting Tools

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, with shift hours 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; this position pays $20.34 to $24.13 per hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area. Follows safety regulations and actively contributes to work safety.
• Must be able to operate multiple machines.
• Follows all standard work, control plans, all processes, and quality guidelines
• Perform all Total Productive Environment (TPE) activities as required.
• Verify that machine is running at proper cycle time.
• Secures holding fixtures, cutting tools and materials on conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications using a variety of gauges making sure parts are within specified tolerances.
• Setting up, operating and dismantling of unit assembly and subassembly work stations.
• Responds with commitment and sensitivity toward satisfying the needs of internal and external customers. Promotes quality and continuous improvement philosophy.
• Evaluates situations objectively and demonstrates the ability to make timely decisions that are intended to have a positive effect on work performance.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to complete assignments/tasks on time, with quality, and has the ability to anticipate problem areas in advance. Applies creative approaches and ideas to solve problems maximizing effective use of appropriate resources.
• Demonstrates flexibility in approach and ideas, responds positively and supports changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility, and assignments.
• Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships and communications with all employees, participating effectively as a team member or as a team leader. Encourages and assists in self-improvement.
• May fit and assemble parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Confers with other classifications in care and use of machines, equipment, and techniques required.

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Spending and a Health Savings Account (including company contribution) if enrolled in applicable Danfoss Medical Plan
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 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