MMO II – Mill/Torch Operators -3rd Shift (PSC)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; 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 is seeking a MMO II – Mill/Torch Operator in Crystal Lake, IL for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 12:00AM - 8:00AM). The role involves operating milling and torch cutting equipment, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring conformance to specifications.

Temp-to-Perm employment with competitive benefits accompanies a pay rate of $19.50+ per hour. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing and the ability to read technical drawings, use measuring tools, and

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, steel processing, or machine operation experience preferred.

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

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint interpretation

Measuring tools

Torch/metalworking equipment

Attention to detail and safety

Job description

MMO II – Mill/Torch Operator

City and State: Crystal Lake, IL

Pay Rate: $19.50+

Schedule/Shift: 3rd Shift, Monday-Friday, 12:00AM - 8:00AM

Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm

The MMO II – Mill/Torch Operator is responsible for processing steel components through milling and thermal cutting operations to meet production schedules and customer specifications. This role operates mill and torch cutting equipment, interprets blueprints and work orders, and ensures finished products meet quality and dimensional requirements.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses

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