Precision Finishing Operator

Smalley; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Smalley, a global leader in precision metal formed products, seeks a manufacturing associate in Lake Zurich, IL to read blueprints, operate automated equipment, and inspect quality throughout production. You will support heat treatment, degreasing, oil dipping, and deburring steps, ensuring conformity to specifications and efficiency, with a team-focused environment.

Located near Lake Zurich, IL, this role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical operation of high speed automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
• Set up and adjustment of metal forming processes (stamping, forming, shearing).
• Experience measuring parts with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers).

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and uses a computerized system for product movement.
• Operates machines/equipment related to the manufacturing process (heat treatment, degreasing, oil dipping, deburring).
• Inspects product quality throughout each step of the process.
• Follows supervisor/manager directions for movement of products that fail to meet specs.
• Participates in cross-department work production based on business needs.
• Upholds defined quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency.
• Strives to achieve team and individual production targets.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Tools

Automatic equipment operation

Quality inspection tools (micrometers, calipers)

Job description

Smalley, a global leader in precision metal formed products, seeks a manufacturing associate in Lake Zurich, IL to read blueprints, operate automated equipment, and inspect quality throughout production. You will support heat treatment, degreasing, oil dipping, and deburring steps, ensuring conformity to specifications and efficiency, with a team-focused environment.

Located near Lake Zurich, IL, this role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k)