Machine Operator II

Jamco Products; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 53,726,400 - 57,859,200; Full time

Job summary

Jamco Products is seeking a Machine Operator in South Beloit, IL, to feed and operate the Prima Power E-break or folder/punch press machines. The role involves setting up, operating, and tending machines to cut, punch, bend, and finish parts per specifications.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, positioning guides, starting machines, measuring parts, inspecting for defects, and performing routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Background in manufacturing/metal fabrication.
• Power tool experience.
• Must be able to work 10-hour days.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting/folding lines, and dimensions and tolerances.
• Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct work pieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Start machines, choose correct program for desired part, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
• Position, align, and secure work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
• Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
• Examine completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, sort defective pieces according to types of flaws and record it properly.
• Performs Routine Maintenance including cleaning and lubricating machines.
• Grind out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinders.
• Uses forklifts and cranes to move parts as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Fast-paced environment

Ten-hour days ability

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Posted Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Jamco Products Inc., a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is the industry's largest manufacturer of industrial grade fully welded carts, trucks, tables, cabinets, platforms, workbenches, and more in steel & stainless steel. With over 500 models in 3,000 sizes, Jamco is sure to have something to fit the industrial transport or storage needs of each client. Jamco Products is located in South Beloit, Illinois and has distribution warehouses in IL, FL, & TX.

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday, mandatory Saturday, as directed based on business needs

Wage: $19.00/hour +(DOE)

SUMMARY

The Jamco Products Machine Operator is responsible for feeding the Prima Power E-break, or the folder and/or the punch press machines.

This individual will be in charge of setting up the machine, operating the machine, and tend machines to cut, punch, crimp, notch, bend, material according to desired specification for Jamco Products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting/folding lines, and dimensions and tolerances.
• Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct work pieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Start machines, choose correct program for desired part, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
• Position, align, and secure work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
• Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
• Examine completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, sort defective pieces according to types of flaws and record it properly.
• Performs Routine Maintenance including cleaning and lubricating machines.
• Grind out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinders.
• Uses forklifts and cranes to move parts as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Background in manufacturing/metal fabrication.
• Power tool experience.
• Must be able to work 10-hour days
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate or 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.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Ability to lift anything over 50 pounds with another team member.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.