Plant Machine Operator I - Aurora, IL

Unilock Midwest; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

401k Matching

Life Insurance

HSA / FSA

Reimbursements for Wellness

Paid holidays and vacation

Night Shift Pay Differential

Job summary

Unilock Midwest, located in Aurora, IL, is hiring a Machine Operator I to join our manufacturing team. Responsibilities include safe operation of press/machine equipment, quality control, equipment maintenance, and proper documentation. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and a willingness to work night shifts.

We offer comprehensive benefits and on‑the‑job training with growth opportunities within a modern, automated facility.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and Acrobat.
• Experience in manufacturing is desirable.
• Ability to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Perform duties of Press/Machine Operator safely.
• Quality Control: Ensure products meet quality standards.
• Maintenance/Repairs: Monitor and report maintenance concerns.
• Housekeeping: Keep work areas clean and tidy.
• Complete required paperwork (Production logs, tests, PM checks).
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Physical stamina

Night shift capable

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing English

Education

High School or better

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 -$21 - $24 per hour; Non-Exempt/Hourly Position
Compensation based on experience

Communication

Intermediate

Safety, Awareness & Experience

Intermediate

Behaviors

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Growth Opportunities

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Job Security

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Self-Starter

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

1 year

Manufacturing experience preferred

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