Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Chicago-Fitting; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical (BCBS)

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Chicago Fittings Corp. is seeking dedicated manufacturing personnel to operate multiple machines in a busy work center. You will collect and input production data, maintain equipment, and ensure product quality through inspection and testing.

forklift operation and packaging duties are included, with a focus on safety and cleanliness. Preferred candidates have 1–2 years in manufacturing, basic reading of blueprints, and experience using calipers or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints for product specifications.
• Proficiency with calipers and other measuring tools.
• Experience with general machine operation in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with general inspection practices and quality systems.
• Strong visual inspection skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple machines within a work center.
• Enter production tracking data into company computers.
• Add coolant and lubricate machine parts as needed.
• Inspect and test completed products.
• Clean and deburr products; maintain a safe workspace.
• Operate forklift and package product.
• Perform other machine operations as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers use

General machine operation

Inspection practices

Quality systems

Visual inspection

Tools

Calipers

Measuring tools

Job description

Chicago Fittings Corp. is a major manufacturer of natural gas, propane, and specialty industrial fittings. The company is family owned and has a history of quality products since its founding in 1930. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, Chicago Fittings Corp. operates as a family atmosphere, and we thrive in a team-oriented environment. We are a growing company and would love for you to grow with us.

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS-We will Train

• Able to operate multiple machines within a work center.
• Collection and data entry of production tracking into company computers.
• Adds coolant to reservoirs and lubricates machine parts as needed.
• Inspect and/or Test completed products.
• Cleaning/De-burring of product.
• Operation of forklift.
• Packaging product.
• Other machine operations.
• Maintain and clean, organized, and safe workspace.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to read blueprints for product specifications.
• Use calipers and other tools.
• General machine operation.
• General inspection practices.
• General quality systems.
• Visual inspection.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Comprehend, communicate, follow, and instruct oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Prefer 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for inspecting their product; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, solve simple equations and calculate percentages. Ability to convert fractions in increments of 1/16 and convert to decimal number.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or telephone keypad; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment Background Check and 9 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

Chicago Fittings Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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