Pleating Machine Operator — Evening Shift & Benefits

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

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Machine Operator to join our Dixon, IL team. You will produce pleated media to specification and feed it to downstream assembly lines, with hours Monday through Thursday 2:00 pm–12:00 am.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality, safety procedures, and proactive communication with teammates. Responsibilities include operating pleating equipment, reading work orders, performing quality checks, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate computer systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and safety compliance.
• Ability to use gauges, calipers, indicators, scales and tape measures.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication with plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and understand operations and machines involved with the media pleating process.
• Recognize and understand the functions and capabilities of pleating fixtures.
• Pleat media within acceptable quality and quantity standards.
• Communicate with material handlers to ensure correct media is supplied to the line.
• Perform quality checks and tests as assigned.
• Follow set-up sheets and production paperwork.
• Monitor production and report variances to the Team Leader.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Comply with DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and PPE usage.
• Other duties as assigned to meet Donaldson’s objectives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Indicators

Tape measures

Job description

Donaldson is seeking a Machine Operator to join our Dixon, IL team. You will produce pleated media to specification and feed it to downstream assembly lines, with hours Monday through Thursday 2:00 pm–12:00 am.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality, safety procedures, and proactive communication with teammates. Responsibilities include operating pleating equipment, reading work orders, performing quality checks, and maintaining documentation.