Night-Shift: Precision Wire Forming Technician

Smalley; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Smalley, a global leader in precision metal formed products, is seeking a manufacturing operator in Illinois. The role focuses on setting up and operating small wire machines, and performing quality checks on produced wire components.

You will use micrometers, calipers, and other testing equipment; document data, cooperate across departments, and help maintain high safety and quality standards. Shift hours are Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 pm–6:30 am with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Operation of high speed automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
• Set up and adjust metal forming processes (stamping, forming, shearing).
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment.
• Experience measuring parts with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers).
• Pass required exam of basic math and English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate two small flat wire machines.
• Operate testing equipment including micrometers, hardness testers, shadowgraphs.
• Complete data entry for wire data and labeling; inspect wire quality.
• Report problems with machines, materials, jobs, or team members and propose solutions.
• Prepare raw material for production within tolerances.
• Provide complete documentation when required.
• Participate in cross-department work to meet business needs.
• Uphold defined quality standards to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical skills

High speed equipment

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Digital calipers

Shadowgraphs

Hardness testers

Job description

Smalley, a global leader in precision metal formed products, is seeking a manufacturing operator in Illinois. The role focuses on setting up and operating small wire machines, and performing quality checks on produced wire components.

You will use micrometers, calipers, and other testing equipment; document data, cooperate across departments, and help maintain high safety and quality standards. Shift hours are Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 pm–6:30 am with potential overtime.