Senior Production Operator — Machinery Setup & Quality Lead

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 63,370,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Wheeling, IL is hiring an experienced Machine Operator to operate complex equipment and support production lines. You will set up machines, monitor processes, perform basic maintenance, and train newer operators in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will have 5 years of production experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read technical documents while communicating effectively with teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Machine operation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex machinery per SOPs.
• Oversees setups on basic machinery and production lines.
• Sets up machines and adjusts settings for tasks.
• Monitors production processes and conducts quality checks.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Trains and mentors entry-level operators.
• Documents production metrics and reports discrepancies.
• Ensures safety and operational standards compliance.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operation

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Communication

Teamwork

ERP systems

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Wheeling, IL is hiring an experienced Machine Operator to operate complex equipment and support production lines. You will set up machines, monitor processes, perform basic maintenance, and train newer operators in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will have 5 years of production experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read technical documents while communicating effectively with teams.