Machine Operator - Plastics

THUNDERBIRD LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

THUNDERBIRD LLC is looking for a Machine Operator in Elgin, Illinois to oversee injection molding equipment and manage the assembly of components. Responsibilities include ensuring machinery operates correctly, conducting quality inspections, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates should demonstrate good hand-eye coordination and the ability to work overtime. The position offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and paid time off, promoting a drug and smoke-free environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Experience with intricate hand assembly on a fast-paced assembly line.
• Prolonged standing during operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor machinery according to guidelines.
• Inspect for defects and report findings.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

Skills

Ability to learn other line jobs

Intricate hand assembly skills

Good eye-hand coordination

Job description

Machine Operator - Plastics Position Overview

The Machine Operators maintain the operation of injection molding equipment. This includes but is not limited to assembly of components, inspection of parts, and packing proper quantities to customer specified requirements.

Machine Operator - Plastics Essential Functions

• Set up, operate, and monitor machinery according to provided guidelines and specifications.
• Inspect for defects, reporting any findings to appropriate personnel.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Packing.
• Maintaining clean and safe workspace.

Machine Operator - Plastics Required Experience

• Ability to learn other line jobs to serve as utility person for breaks and lunch.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Experience with or ability to do intricate hand assembly on fast paced assembly line.
• Possess good eye-hand coordination for assembly purposes.

Machine Operator - Plastics Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged standing as required during press and assembly operations.
• Ability to reach into injection‑molding press with both hands to remove product required.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist or turn to move product from press and/or assembly areas to other plant locations required.
• Required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.