Plastics Machine Operator - Day/Night Shifts $22/hr

Surestaff, LLC; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Referral bonuses

Electronic weekly pay

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Surestaff is immediately hiring a Machine Operator in Plainfield, IL. The operator will run site-specific equipment (injection, blow molding or extrusion) and ensure production, quality and safety standards are met.

The role offers day and night shifts (7:00am-3:00pm) with competitive pay of $22/hr and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. Responsibilities include machine setup, quality testing, troubleshooting, and material handling.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, assembling, and/or machine operation.
• Blow molding, injection molding or extrusion experience/training preferred (HDPE, PET).
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude essential.
• Willingness to work overtime and additional shifts as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machine for production by positioning dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
• Safely operate thermoforming equipment to produce quality product.
• Read job specifications and run data to determine adjustments and material requirements.
• Ensure job is ready prior to machine setup.
• Perform quality testing on products produced (burst test, drop test, water table test, etc).
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Make corrections to address out-of-spec product.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds during shift.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, or hydraulic issues as applicable.
• Perform material handling procedures as required.

Skills

Production experience

Blow molding

Injection molding

Extrusion

Mechanical aptitude

Overtime flexibility

Reading production specs

Job description

Surestaff is immediately hiring a Machine Operator in Plainfield, IL. The operator will run site-specific equipment (injection, blow molding or extrusion) and ensure production, quality and safety standards are met.

The role offers day and night shifts (7:00am-3:00pm) with competitive pay of $22/hr and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. Responsibilities include machine setup, quality testing, troubleshooting, and material handling.