Set Up Machine Operator

Atterro; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Atterro in Spring Grove, IL is recruiting a Set Up Machine Operator to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. The role focuses on setting up, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting wire terminating equipment to ensure consistent quality production.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (technical training/ manufacturing education is a plus) and prior manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical training or manufacturing education is beneficial.
• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Knowledge of wire terminating equipment and wire/terminal crimping processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up wire terminating machines according to production specifications (where applicable to role).
• Identify and verify proper machine setup requirements for each job.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and specification compliance.
• Communicate machine operation issues and setup concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain machine maintenance records and production specification documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Assist with additional production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or manufacturing education

Job description

Now hiring for a Set Up Machine Operator
Location: Spring Grove, IL
$16.00 per hour
Shift: Monday – Friday | 6:30 AM – 3 PM

Secure, Safe, and Rewarding: A Set Up Machine Operator Job You Can Count On!

Looking for Set Up Machine Operator jobs in Spring Grove where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast‑paced production environment.

Join a growing manufacturing team where you’ll be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting wire terminating equipment to ensure quality production standards are met. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and supporting efficient production operations.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical training or manufacturing education is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with machine setup, maintenance, and quality inspections is a plus.
• Knowledge of wire terminating equipment and wire/terminal crimping processes preferred.

Job Duties

• Set up wire terminating machines according to production specifications.
• Identify and verify proper machine setup requirements for each job.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and specification compliance.
• Communicate machine operation issues and setup concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain machine maintenance records and production specification documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Assist with additional production‑related duties as assigned.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment while maintaining awareness of moving machinery.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety‑Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

What You Will Do

As a Set Up Machine Operator you will operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce quality products according to production schedules and established procedures. You will inspect finished products, replenish materials, identify equipment issues, perform routine machine checks, maintain production records, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Set Up Machine Operator contributes to manufacturing by operating machinery that supports efficient production of quality products. This position requires mechanical ability, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safe operating practices.

The Set Up Machine Operator supports manufacturing through equipment monitoring, quality inspections, routine adjustments, and adherence to production procedures while maintaining workplace safety and operational efficiency.

This profession rewards individuals who enjoy technical production work and industrial equipment.