Metal Technician

Suncast Corporation; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Term Life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation time off

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Suncast Corporation is seeking a Metal Technician to operate machinery in a production environment. This role involves setting up machinery, monitoring production quality, and troubleshooting mechanical issues.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong mechanical skills and the ability to read blueprints. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of roll form tooling and ability to evaluate and improve tooling and process.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Experience working with a variety of hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate progressive stamping press.
• Test-run new roll form tooling to generate sample parts.
• Monitor quality on production lines and take corrective action.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Measurement skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality.

The Metal Technician is responsible for the operations of the assigned roll former, stamp, and powder coating line. He or she is responsible for meeting or exceeding productivity, safety, housekeeping, and quality standards within the assigned area. This is a hands-on position that requires strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills. The employee must be available to work overtime on weekends when required due to the production schedule.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are considered essential to this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

• Set up and operate progressive stamping press.
• Set up and operate the roll forming line and other machinery used in the production process.
• Set up and operate a powder coating system, including wash line and oven.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment.
• Test-run new roll form tooling to generate sample parts. Strong knowledge of roll form tooling and ability to evaluate and generate improvement opportunities to tooling and process is preferred.
• Be able to handle raw material with overhead crane and load roll forming machine with raw material.
• Be able to determine condition of tools; rework and clean when necessary and verify coolant levels in the equipment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with fast changing priorities; report productivity.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Provide a high level of attention to detail and focus on a given task.
• Prepare for next coming job to minimize changeover.
• Work with a variety of hand tools safely.
• Use measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal conversion skills accurately.
• Set up presses and down-line equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
• Resolve production problems concerning machines or materials.
• Meet production requirements as scheduled.
• Communicate with the Manager and co-workers concerning department topics.
• Monitor quality on production lines. Take corrective action when product does not meet quality standards.
• Support and comply with safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Strong knowledge of roll form tooling and ability to evaluate and generate improvement opportunities to tooling and process is preferred. Experience working with a variety of hand tools required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before the group of employees that he or she supervises.
• Measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal conversion skills required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Be highly detail-oriented and focused.
• Ability to enter data into established databases and spreadsheets.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations by be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a physically active position in a manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, this employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel or crawl, effectively communicate with others and use active listening skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision ability requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. This is a full-time position. Due to fluctuations in production schedules, however, this employee may be required to work additional hours to meet additional demands.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a manufacturing facility. This will have variations in temperature seasonally. Noise level is typical for a manufacturing facility. Safety equipment will be worn regularly.

The Anticipated Pay Range for This Position: $23.00-$35.00 hourly

Suncast offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Group Term Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement

All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.