Multi Machine Operator I

ZipRecruiter; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Machine Operator to manage multiple equipment types including forklifts and cranes, ensuring safety and quality in operations. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively in a team, following strict protocols and maintaining production records. This role requires strong initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with operating various machinery in a team setting.
• Ability to follow safety and maintenance protocols.
• Experience with production records and quality checks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines including forklifts, cranes, and banding equipment.
• Maintain production records and conduct quality checks.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Safety Compliance

Quality Improvement

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Pneumatic Tools

Digital Caliper

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE(S) OF POSITION

Perform duties to operate multiple types of machines to include gag straightening, demagnetizing, furnaces, shot blasting, saws, overhead cranes, forklift and CombiLift and to include final inspection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Model the right behavior in terms of initiative, compliance, moral character (honor, integrity and courage) and work ethic to create teamwork and mutual respect amongst employees.

2. Build team spirit, pride and camaraderie within team.

3. Promote safety, environmental responsibility and continuous quality improvement in accordance with company policies.

4. Complies with all the policies and procedures set forth in the Company Handbook.

5. Work from job schedules to determine material required, locate material and arrange to have moved by crane to work area.

6. Follow all general and machine specific work instructions to include start-up, set-ups (minimal to minor), preventive maintenance, operating, shut down and lockout tag-out.

7. Load/unload and/or locate and move material from one location to another using Forklift, CombiLift or crane. Record location of material being moved into PLEX.

8. Use lift truck, banding equipment, pneumatic hand hoist, grinder, wrenches, tape measure, digital caliper and other hand tools.

9. Maintain production records and perform SPC and quality check procedures as prescribed.

10. Perform necessary calibration checks for tape measures, squares, refractometers, gauss meter, calipers and other gauges and assure all items are within tolerance and within current calibration schedule.

11. Notify supervisor of equipment or material problems.

12. Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent and/or assigned.