Quilting Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Q-Products and Services; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

QProducts and Services, part of the Lanco Group of Companies, is seeking a Quilting Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM). You will operate quilting and cutting equipment, set up machines, interpret blueprints, and perform quality checks to ensure production meets specifications.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, 1-3 years in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, blueprint reading, basic math, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience.
• Attention to detail to ensure quality.
• Blueprint reading skills.
• Basic math including fractions.
• English literacy (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Review daily workflow, production spreadsheets, and required materials.
• Set up and operate quilting/cutting equipment according to job dimensions.
• Read blueprints and confirm job dimensions; program lengths with sensors.
• Install/replace needles, loopers, and cutting blades.
• Perform quality inspections throughout production.
• Troubleshoot thread breaks and stitch line skips.
• Hand-load/unload cut material from conveyor.
• Read AutoCAD drawings to confirm dimensions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Basic math

English proficiency

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

QProducts and Services, part of the Lanco Group of Companies, is growing and adding a 2nd Shift! We’re looking for Quilting Machine Operators to join our team.

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Position Summary

The Quilting Machine Operator operates quilting and cutting equipment to produce quality products according to job specifications. Reviews production requirements, prepares materials, sets up and adjusts equipment, enters job dimensions, reads blueprints, and performs quality checks throughout production. Handles materials and troubleshoots routine machine issues to keep production running efficiently and accurately.

• Review daily workflow, production spreadsheets, and required materials
• Issue material yardage to the appropriate job through Epicor MES
• Set up and operate quilting/cutting equipment according to job dimensions
• Install and replace needles, loopers, and cutting blades
• Program length dimensions using sensor adjustments and the computer interface
• Read and interpret AutoCAD drawings or blueprints to confirm required job dimensions
• Perform quality inspections throughout production
• Hand-load and unload cut material from the conveyor
• Troubleshoot thread breaks and stitch line skips
• Adjust material alignment and sensors and replace needles as needed

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in production and inspections; identifies potential defects or malfunctions before they become issues
• Blueprint Reading: Competent in reading and interpreting blueprints
• Basic Math: Basic math knowledge, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Physical and Environmental Elements

This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 30 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descend a ladder and/or scaffolding.

Compensation and Benefits

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The hourly pay for this role is $19.00/hr. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training, and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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