Machine Operator I - 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

JESSUP MANUFACTURING; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessup Manufacturing is seeking a Machine Operator 1 to support coating operations at the Lake Bluff facility. The role collaborates with the Production Manager to load, set up, and operate coating equipment in a quality-focused environment.

Responsibilities include interpreting work orders, monitoring processes for quality, and maintaining accurate records. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Entry level position is required.
• Ability to read product specifications and verbal work instructions and accurately record data.
• Ability to move heavy vats and pallets and lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, specifications, and instructions to understand production requirements.
• Assist in loading and setup of machines per instructions.
• Follow safety practices and keep work area clean and orderly.
• Identify defects and stop production if issues are detected and inform supervisor.
• Operate or assist with coating equipment and related machines as needed.

Skills

Read specs

Record data

Heavy lifting

Material handling

Push/Pull loads

Education

Entry level position

Job description

Job Description

Title

Machine Operator 1

jOB #

JD-012

Date

February 09, 2018

FLSA

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Lake Bluff

REPORTS TO

Production Manager

ROLE

Assists Machine Operator II in the operation and set up of coating equipment to produce high quality products on schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews work orders, product specifications and special instructions to ensure thorough understanding of production requirements. Asks for clarification if needed
• Assists in loading and set up of machines in accordance with instructions
• Follows specifications to mix chemical/adhesive solution specified in work order, and safely pumps solution into machine
• Monitors production process closely in order to quickly identify any quality issues. Stops production run immediately if problems are detected, and alerts Team Lead and/or Production Manager
• The ability to identify defects
• Knows how to operate the Faustel competently. Assists in operating additional machines as needed
• Follows all instructions given by Team Lead and/or Production Manager and asks questions when necessary
• Identifies all finished products with accurate part number, work order number, lot number, and any other information required to effectively identify the product
• Identifies equipment problems and informs maintenance and/or Team Lead.
• Makes suggestions to improve quality, efficiency, safety, or communication
• Verifies that the final product produced meets quality standards and product specifications
• Follows all safety practices and immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions. Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Performs other duties as assigned by department supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Entry level position

SKILLS

• Ability to read all product specifications, understand verbal work instructions, and accurately and neatly record required data.
• Ability to propel and control the movement of heavy chemical vats (100s of lbs) on wheeled pallets across warehouse and production floor and up and down slight ramps.
• Must be able to push, pull, or make other movements to convey large multi-ton rolls of material from warehouse shelves, onto fork lift, and into correct position on machine. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs of weight