Paint Machine Operator: Setup, Inspect & Improve Quality

MacLean-Fogg; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account contributions

Job summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Paint Machine Operator at our Sterling, Illinois manufacturing facility. In this role, you will independently set up production equipment, perform detailed inspections, troubleshoot routine production issues, and help improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

This full-time, on-site position offers multiple shifts: 1st shift (6:30 AM–2:30 PM) and 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM), pay $18.80–$19.40 per hour, and a $1.00 shift differential for

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of machine operator experience.
• Ability to perform machine setups independently.
• Strong blueprint reading and technical interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• No formal education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling changes, calibration, and adjustments.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measurement equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine production issues independently, escalating more complex problems when needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Recommend and support process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, or quality, including continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.
• Accurately document production data, downtime, and corrective actions, and support preventive maintenance by identifying equipment wear, damage, or recurring problems.
• Provide informal guidance to less experienced operators and collaborate with quality and maintenance teams to support smooth production.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and contribute to daily equipment care.

Skills

Machine setup

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Tools

Calibration tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Paint Machine Operator at our Sterling, Illinois manufacturing facility. In this role, you will independently set up production equipment, perform detailed inspections, troubleshoot routine production issues, and help improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

This full-time, on-site position offers multiple shifts: 1st shift (6:30 AM–2:30 PM) and 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM), pay $18.80–$19.40 per hour, and a $1.00 shift differential for