Precision Machine Operator — 2nd Shift, Independent Setups

MacLean-Fogg; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 61,807,000 - 65,847,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Machine Operator for our Sterling, Illinois facility. You will set up and operate production equipment, inspect parts, troubleshoot issues, and help improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Role is on-site, 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM) with pay $21.57–$22.98/hour. Overtime may be required and full-time hourly employment is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of prior machine operator experience.
• Ability to perform complete machine setups independently.
• Strong blueprint-reading and technical interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• No formal education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling changes, calibration, and adjustments.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measurement equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine production issues independently, escalating more complex problems when needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Accurately document production data, downtime, and corrective actions.
• Support preventive maintenance by identifying equipment wear, damage, and recurring problems while maintaining machine cleanliness and daily care requirements.
• Provide informal guidance and technical assistance to less experienced operators and collaborate with quality and maintenance teams to support production.
• Recommend improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, or quality and participate in continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Independent setups

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Job description

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Machine Operator for our Sterling, Illinois facility. You will set up and operate production equipment, inspect parts, troubleshoot issues, and help improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Role is on-site, 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM) with pay $21.57–$22.98/hour. Overtime may be required and full-time hourly employment is offered.