Operator

Danfoss GmbH; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions Segment in Freeport, IL is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator who will set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate and assemble metallic and nonmetallic parts. Wage range for this position is $20.34 - $22.50 per hour.

Employees are eligible for benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave, and a climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months of related experience.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and dismantle unit assembly and sub-assembly workstations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area and comply with safety regulations.
• Verify dimensions and alignment of parts and assemblies.
• Adjust processes as needed to accommodate changes in procedures or tooling.
• Support continuous improvement and quality guidelines in daily tasks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Mathematics for measurement

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Machine operation equipment

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Operator

Req ID: 51103 Job Location: Freeport IL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

We have an immediate opening for a 1st Shift Machine Operator to join our inclusive team in Freeport, IL. Machine Operators set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate and assemble metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties. Wage Range for this position is $20.34 - $22.50 per hour.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Adheres to safety regulations and actively supports workplace safety initiatives.
• Complies with all standard work procedures, control plans, processes, and quality guidelines.
• Responsible for setting up, operating, and dismantling unit assembly and sub-assembly workstations.
• Exhibits flexibility in approach and ideas, responds constructively, and supports changes in procedures, processes, technology, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Fits and assemble parts into complete assemblies, ensuring dimensions and alignment are accurately verified.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measure, utilizing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Capability to apply logical reasoning and comprehension to execute instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently needs to talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Essential vision abilities for this role include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits likeannual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.