Plant Machine Operator

Unilock Midwest; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Matching

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Unilock Midwest in Aurora, IL is hiring a Machine Operator I. The role involves operating press/machine equipment, ensuring safety and quality, and supporting maintenance tasks. Candidates should be able to read and write English, have basic computer skills, and be comfortable with night shifts.

Manufacturing experience is preferred and incentives include health benefits and retirement plan options. Responsibilities include daily quality tests, documenting production logs, and adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer skills with common software (MS Office, Acrobat).
• Commitment to safety and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Perform the duties of Press/Machine Operator in a safe manner.
• Quality Control: Ensure products meet company quality standards per TPM program.
• Maintenance/Repairs: Monitor plant equipment and report issues to Shift Supervisor.
• Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of work areas.
• Clean-Up: Participate in plant clean up at shift end.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Basic computer skills

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a lifelong career, with opportunities for advancement, and unmatched benefits packages?

Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for over 50 years. Our Aurora, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated.

We are currently hiring for a Machine Operator I.

What you’ll do:

• Safety: Perform the duties of Press/Machine Operator in a safe manner
• Quality Control: Ensure that products produced and packaged meet or exceed Company Quality Standards as per the company’s Total Quality Management Program
• Maintenance and Repairs: Monitor plant equipment, performing necessary repairs as required, and reporting to the Shift Supervisor all maintenance work performed and any maintenance concerns
• Housekeeping: General cleanliness and tidiness of the work area(s)
• Clean-Up: Participates in the plant clean up at shift's end
• Other Duties: All other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager or Plant Manager

What you need to succeed:

The Machine/Press Operator will learn the skills and knowledge of the following positions: General Laborer, Quality Control, Utility Person, and Strapper.

• Requires standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting to 50 lbs
• Requires the ability to perform work with hands and/or arms in the same repetitive motion above and below shoulder level
• Ability to program and operate the dosing equipment systems (Moisture controls, aggregate dosing, add mixtures, and pigment dosing)
• Operate, maintain, and make adjustments to:
  • Machine/Press
  • Mixer
  • Pallet transport systems and pallet buffer if applicable
  • Bogie and finger car systems including the kilns
  • Cuber/packaging and strapping systems
• Perform daily quality test
• Complete necessary paperwork including Density test, Production log, Sieve test, Preventative Maintenance Checklist, Safety Testing Checklist, and Production reports
• Ability to read and write in the English language
• Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office components, and Adobe Acrobat
• Must be able to work night shift
• 6+ months of experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable

What we offer you:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) start at the beginning of the month following start date, at very reasonable rates
• 401k Matching (after a year), Life Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Reimbursements for Wellness and Gym Membership
• Charitable contribution matching
• On-the-job training and growth opportunities.
• Paid holiday, floating holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Company-wide closure/paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays
• Night Shift Pay Differential

Carry out other related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives

Salary Range - $22 - $24 per hour; Non-Exempt/Hourly Position
Compensation based on experience

Preferred Skills

• Communication: Intermediate
• Safety, Awareness & Experience: Intermediate

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Manufacturing experience preferred.

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