Machine Operator I, 1st Shift | $22.50/hr

IDEAL Industries; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Pension Plan

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

IDEAL Industries is seeking reliable team players for a FIRST SHIFT production role in Sycamore, Illinois. The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, with responsibilities including forming, assembling, and packaging our products while following safety and quality procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to read instructions, basic data entry, and strong teamwork. Benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to read and follow job instructions and complete forms.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures.
• Perform routine production tasks under supervision (forming, assembling, packaging).
• Set up and operate various work stations.
• Use tools and equipment including hand tools, soldering equipment, assembly and test equipment, hand trucks.
• Monitor work visually and dimensionally to blueprints/specs.
• Follow quality procedures and instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping.
• Attend to other duties as directed by management.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Skills

Follow directions

Visual acuity & dexterity

Color perception

Data entry

Teamwork

Read and follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Soldering equipment

Assembly & test equipment

Job description

We are looking for reliable, team players with a great work ethic, ready to make a quality product in a great workplace!

This is a FIRST SHIFT position, working Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm in Sycamore, Illinois.

J. Walter Becker founded IDEAL in 1916 and made a promise that is still an important part of the way IDEAL operates today: "An IDEAL product will provide a value greater than the price paid for it. Service is a part of the product." Becker's foundational principle represents our everyday commitment to you. It's the driving force behind our partnerships with the world's leading distributors, a state of the art delivery system, outstanding customer and technical support and variety of operational benefits designed to save you time and money. It means we're proud of the way we do business.

IDEAL brings you products that make your job easier; products that you can rely on, with warranties you can trust; products that are available whenever and wherever you need them. Every IDEAL product comes with the promise made by our founder more than 90 years ago.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures.
• Perform routine production tasks under the close direction of the Supervisor and/or lead person, including but not limited to forming, assembling and packaging of our products; the set-up and operation of various work stations.
• May require use of various tools and equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, soldering equipment, assembly and test equipment, hand trucks.
• Where necessary, monitor work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, and job instruction sheets. Maintain quality and rate charts as required.
• Follow all quality procedures and instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
• Other related duties as directed by management.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to teamwork, timely information exchange, and meeting productivity requirements.

Skills/Competencies Required

• Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written, including simple assembly instructions and diagrams.
• Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required.
• For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required.
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Requires the ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and effectively communicate with others.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift, push and pull up to 10 lbs., for 9-10 hours per day and, on occasion, lift up to 40 lbs. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance.

Work Environment

• Hot/cold temperatures based on seasonal variations
• May be humidity, noise, odors, dust
• Safety precautions are a must to minimize potential exposure to mechanical hazards.
• The home department in this job posting is subject to change.

Compensation Disclosure

The rate of pay for this position is $22.50/hour. This represents a good faith disclosure of compensation, which is the fixed starting rate for this position.

Benefits

IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• 401k with Company Match
• Cash Balance Pension Plan

IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including:

• Vacation
• Personal Days
• Volunteer Time
• Holidays
• Parental Leave

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of Newsweek's Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow. To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com

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IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Offers of employment are contingent upon background and drug screenings, and work authorization confirmation through E-Verify.