Production Operator

Ionbond - IHI Group; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Job summary

Ionbond – The Surface Engineers™ is seeking a Production Operator in West Chicago, IL to participate in aerospace, decorative, and industrial coatings production. You will perform assigned functions, assist machine operators, load/unload products, and ensure quality during processing.

Two shifts are available, Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with a $600 hiring bonus for eligible applicants. Ionbond provides coatings solutions across aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Manufacturing or related field (2+ years preferred).
• Mechanical, Electrical + Troubleshooting experience a plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing tools and machine operation/equipment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Good dexterity skills, able to handle precision machined parts.
• Able to read instructions in English and read documents as small as 8-font size.
• Two shifts available, both working Monday through Friday from either 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Able to sit/stand during an 8-hour shift.
• Must be authorized to work in the US and pass a preplacement criminal background check and physical screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions meeting customer orders specifications and production standards.
• Assigned functions may include blasting, cleaning, stripping, fixturing, inspecting, and assisting machine operators and other departments as needed.
• Load and unload customer products into machines (if assigned) while handling parts with care.
• De‑fixture batch loads after processing.
• Carry out basic visual inspection on parts after processing.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Reading English

Job description

Production Operator – West Chicago, IL

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and making an impact in aerospace, decorative, and industrial manufacturing? Join Ionbond as a Production Operator and be part of our innovative team specializing in advanced surface coatings. We’re growing rapidly—now is the perfect time to join us!

$600 Hiring Bonus Being Offered!

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and making an impact in aerospace, decorative, and industrial manufacturing? Join Ionbond as a Production Operator and be part of our innovative team specializing in advanced surface coatings. We’re growing rapidly—now is the perfect time to join us!

Ionbond is a dynamic and growing industrial service company specializing in surface preparation and advanced commercial coatings. We work with customer-owned parts for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing, helping deliver durability, performance, and precision. This is an exciting time to join our team, as we continue to expand in a highly innovative and fast-evolving field. If you’re looking to build a career with a forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you.

Ionbond – The Surface Engineers™

Ionbond provides advanced coating solutions for applications in the aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling and fuel cells industries. We offer a broad range of hard, low-friction, wear‑resistant coatings based on PVD, PACVD and CVD technologies.

With 34 job coating centers in 15 countries in Europe, North America and Asia, Ionbond has one of the largest coating networks in the world. Ionbond is part of renowned Japanese industrial consortium IHI Group.

What defines this job?

• Perform assigned functions, processes, and procedures that meet customer orders specifications, quality requirements, and production standards
• Assigned functions may include blasting, cleaning, stripping, fixturing, inspecting, and assisting machine operators and other departments as needed
• Load and unload customer products into machines (if assigned) while handling parts with care
• De‑fixture batch loads after processing
• Carry out basic visual inspection on parts after processing
• Other Duties as assigned

What do we offer?

Unleashing Potential Is At The Core Of Our Approach. We Provide a Dynamic Environment That Opens Doors To Both International And Local Growth Opportunities, Helping You Reach Your Full Potential. Here's What You Can Expect From Being Part Of Our Team

• International and local growth opportunities
• Diverse work environment where we embrace teamwork and innovation that drives us towards new applications and customer service excellence
• Competitive compensation package; salary based on experience and educational credentials
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits with affordable premiums and annual deductibles
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Safe Harbor Retirement Account plus company match

What do we ask?

Previous experience in Manufacturing or other related field. (2+ years preferred.) Mechanical, Electrical + Troubleshooting experience a plus! Familiarity with manufacturing tools and machine operation/equipment. Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate effectively. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Good dexterity skills, able to handle precision machined parts. Able to read instructions in English and read documents as small as 8-font size. Two shifts available, both working Monday through Friday from either 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Able to sit/stand during an 8-hour shift. Must be authorized to work in the US and pass a preplacement criminal background check and physical screening. *Applicants may start on contingent basis through staffing service. Full-Time, Regular hire date to be determined 90-180 days, based on production and performance.