Pleating Machine Operator – 1st Shift (Mon-Thu)

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time away

Paid leaves (including paid paternal)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Donaldson Company, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator in Dixon, IL to produce pleated media and supply it to assembly lines. The role operates on 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 4:00am-2:00pm) and requires reading blueprints, operating pleating equipment, and meticulous paperwork.

The position offers a pathway to contributing to world-class filtration technologies. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong safety adherence, and ability to use gauges, calipers, and tape measures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate and interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to operate computer systems.
• Ability to utilize gauges, calipers, indicators, scales, and tape measures.
• Exhibit mechanical aptitude.
• Adhere to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and understand the operations and machines involved with the media pleating process.
• Recognize and understand the functions and capabilities of the pleating fixtures.
• Pleat media within acceptable quality and quantity standards as stated in the prints and/or route sheets.
• Communicate effectively with material handlers to ensure the correct media is supplied to the line promptly.
• Perform quality checks and tests as assigned.
• Follow the first piece and set‑up sheets.
• Complete all applicable paperwork (scrap report, media usage sheet, media testing sheet, oil runs, etc.).
• Monitor production online by noting variation of production rates between pleater and potting and notifying the Team Leader when variation causes the pleater rate to decrease.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Comply with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Donaldson Company, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator in Dixon, IL to produce pleated media and supply it to assembly lines. The role operates on 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 4:00am-2:00pm) and requires reading blueprints, operating pleating equipment, and meticulous paperwork.

The position offers a pathway to contributing to world-class filtration technologies. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong safety adherence, and ability to use gauges, calipers, and tape measures.