Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions in Freeport, IL is seeking a 3rd shift Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and dismantle machine stations to fabricate and assemble metal and nonmetal parts, ensuring quality and adherence to safety procedures.

This full-time on-site role offers a competitive wage range of $20.34–$22.50 per hour with a 10% shift premium, comprehensive benefits from day one, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for career growth within a global

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 0–3 months of relevant experience.
• Proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across units of measure.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Regularly lift up to 30 pounds; comfortable with manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and dismantle unit assembly and sub-assembly workstations.
• Operate machines and verify dimensions and alignment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Adhere to standard work procedures, control plans, and quality guidelines.
• Support changes in procedures, processes, and technologies.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED; 0–3 months experience

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Req ID: 51588 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 3rd Shift Machine Operator to join our inclusive team in Freeport, IL. Machine Operators set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical controlmachines and machining centers to fabricate and assemble metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties. Wage Range for this position is $20.34 - $22.50 per hour, with a 10% shift premium.

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 to safety regulations and actively supports workplace safety initiatives.
• Complies with all standard work procedures, control plans, processes, and quality guidelines.
• Responsible for setting up, operating, and dismantling unit assembly and sub-assembly workstations.
• Exhibits flexibility in approach and ideas, responds constructively, and supports changes in procedures, processes, technology, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Fits and assemble parts into complete assemblies, ensuring dimensions and alignment are accurately verified.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measure, utilizing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Capability to apply logical reasoning and comprehension to execute instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• While performing job duties, 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 needs to talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Essential vision abilities for this role include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.