Mill & Torch Operator II - Steel Fabrication (2nd Shift)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an MMO II – Mill/Torch Operator to process steel components through milling and torch cutting, reading blueprints and work orders, and ensuring products meet quality and dimensional requirements.

This temp-to-perm role operates milling and torch equipment on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM). Compensation is $18.50–$20.50 per hour with medical, dental, vision, 401k and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, steel processing, or machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience using measuring tools and performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience with oxy-fuel, torch cutting, or other metalworking equipment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate milling machines to produce chamfers, bevels, and edge preparations on steel components.
• Operate torch cutting equipment to cut steel materials to specified lengths, contours, and dimensions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing prints, job travelers, and work instructions.
• Inspect finished products using measuring tools to verify quality, tolerances, and customer specifications.
• Complete production documentation, perform basic equipment maintenance, and follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Quality inspection

Tools

Torch cutting equipment

Milling machines

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an MMO II – Mill/Torch Operator to process steel components through milling and torch cutting, reading blueprints and work orders, and ensuring products meet quality and dimensional requirements.

This temp-to-perm role operates milling and torch equipment on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM). Compensation is $18.50–$20.50 per hour with medical, dental, vision, 401k and additional benefits.