Machine Operator Fabricator

Optibelt; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

STD & LTD Insurance

Life Insurance

Hire date off

Birthday off

80 hours PTO

5 paid sick days

Job summary

Optibelt is seeking a Belt Fabricator for an on-site role in Bartlett, IL. The position runs 8 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours). Pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with a $150 monthly performance/attendance bonus.

The role involves hands-on machine operation, belt fabrication, and heavy lifting as part of a production team. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, disability and life insurance, paid time off, sick days, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing machinery and performing hands-on work.
• Ability to work in a team and also independently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Punctual, dependable and well organized.
• Able to understand basic math and English for safety procedures.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage work orders for belt fabrication.
• Handle, retrieve, and distribute production materials.
• Identify and implement corrective measures to uphold quality standards.
• Operate machines to grind, weld, cut, and shape belts.
• Inspect finished products for conformance to specifications.
• Follow safety guidelines for all tooling and equipment.

Skills

Machine operation

Team player

Mechanical background

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Organizational skills

Math and English basics

Unsupervised work

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Basic computer use

Job description

Full-Time position with Great Benefits

BELT FABRICATOR - ON SITE, BARTLETT, IL 60103

8 am- 4:30 pm Shift M-F (40 hours) $18/hr - $20/hr

plus, $150 MONTHLY BONUS (Performance and attendance based)

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• STD and LTD Insurance covered by OPTIBELT
• Life Insurance covered by OPTIBELT
• Hire date and Birthday off
• 80 hours Paid Time off policy (Accrued and tenure-based incentive)
• 5 paid sick days per calendar year

Skills and Requirements

• 1+ year of proven experience in "hands-on work", machine operation other manufacturing-related experience.
• Ability to work in a team-orientated environment as well as working independently.
• Strong mechanical background, High attention to detail.
• Punctual and dependable
• Very good organizational skills
• Ability to think logically
• Understand basic math and English (for safety measures and procedures within the work area). Understand written procedures, and can work unsupervised
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Basic computer use, can speak and understand English to ensure safety measures within the work area
• Minimum Age to apply – 18 yrs.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

THE ROLE

This role carries the primary responsibility of efficiently managing work orders for the fabrication of specialized Polyurethane and rubber belts. Additionally, it involves the vital tasks of handling, retrieving, and distributing the diverse materials essential for our production processes. Moreover, you will play a crucial role in identifying and, where necessary, implementing corrective measures to uphold our stringent production quality standards.

To excel in this role, an individual must demonstrate competency in each of the essential duties. The requirements below reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in this position.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Uses hand and power tools to cut shape, splice, and slit various belt types used for fabrication.
• Accurately measures and assembles materials used in the fabrication process.
• Handles and applies different adhesives and other materials used for the application of belt backings.
• Operates various machines to grind, weld, cut, and shape different belt types and backings.
• Inspect fabricated products to ensure that they meet specifications and the company’s established quality standards.
• Follows safety guidelines and ensures safe operation of all tooling and equipment.
• Detects and reports equipment, materials, or any operation with improper or unusual conditions.

OPTIBELT Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/M/F/V/D