Machine Operator - Night Shift: Olney, IL

Master Halco, Inc.; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating weaving machines to produce high-quality chain link fencing, ensuring quality standards are met while working in a fast-paced environment. The company values its employees and offers competitive wages, a robust healthcare plan, and opportunities for advancement. If you are mechanically inclined and enjoy working with machinery, this position provides a great chance to grow your skills and build a rewarding career in manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive wage starting at $22.00 per hour

Shift differential of $2.50 per hour

Health care plan

Generous matching 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid-time off package

Qualifications

• Experience with metal forming machines is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime and physical stamina required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate weaving machines for wire fabric production.
• Monitor weaving operations and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Perform quality inspections on finished and in-process materials.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Problem Solving

Forklift Operation

Ability to Lift 75+ lbs

Tools

Weaving Machines

Metal Forming Machines

CNC Machines

Job description

Overview

Master Halco, North America’s leading manufacturer/distributor of fencing and perimeter security products is seeking a Machine Operator willing to complete training, if necessary, to become a weaving machine operator for 2nd Shift (Monday through Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00am).

This position will work under limited supervision operating moderately complex equipment in the continuous-operation manufacturing of strand wire into woven chain link fence.

Associate will also be responsible for the sets-up and operation of one or more weaving machines, inspecting for quality and troubleshooting problems.

Working With Us Has Its Rewards:

• Competitive wage starting at $22.00 per hour PLUS $2.50 per hour shift differential. Total pay rate: $24.50 per hour
• Monday through Thursday Second Shift: 3:30pm - 2:00am
• A competitive health care plan (over 30 hours a week)
• A generous matching 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• A generous paid-time off package, AND MORE!

This is a very exciting time to join our company. We are continuing to grow (70 locations), introducing new products, making technological investments, and implementing innovative marketing strategies. We are also focused on our people -- our most important resource. At Master Halco, we believe in transparency, open communication, and rewarding success with a path to fully develop your potential while building a career.

Master Halco offers advancement opportunities at every level. We are always looking for people with the drive to learn and determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up weaving machine for correct height and selvage of wire fabric and threads machine with wire ends.
• Using verbal instructions or manufacturing order forms, retrieves specific gauge and finish of raw material with forklift.
• Starts, stops and monitors weaving operation on multiple weaving machines.
• Corrects minor problems such as tangles and misweaves and reports major problems to Supervisor or maintenance dept.
• Performs visual inspection on finished material and material in-process for misweaves, poor quality raw material, etc.
• Monitors roll length counter and removes woven wire from take-up roll.
• May drive forklift to move wire to staging area.

Qualifications

• Able to physically lift 75+ lbs. regularly
• Desired experience with metal forming machines such as extrusion presses and/or CNC.
• Ability to work overtime (including weekends) as needed

If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment and the opportunity to challenge your mechanical skills on our manufacturing equipment, this is the right place for you!

MASTER HALCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER