Production Operator I - Punch Dept- 2nd Shift

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Wheeling, IL, is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to operate basic machinery according to SOPs, load materials, monitor operations, and report issues to the supervisor.

This on-site role requires a High School Diploma, basic math skills, ERP proficiency, and the ability to work in a team. The position offers a starting rate of $17.00 per hour with a shift premium and growth within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer skills including ERP systems.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Operates basic machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Loads and unloads materials into machinery.
• Monitors machine operations and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Performs routine checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Adheres to all safety and company policies.
• Assists in troubleshooting machine issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery basics

Following instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math skills

ERP systems

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Operates basic machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Loads and unloads materials into machinery.
• Monitors machine operations and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Performs routine checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Adheres to all safety and company policies.
• Assists in troubleshooting machine issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer skills including ERP systems.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred but not required.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand; often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).

This position starts at $17.00 per hour, and employees also receive a shift premium on top of their base pay.