Temp-to-Hire Heavy Machine Operator: Bend & Form

Northern Kane County Chamber; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Heavy Machine Operator in Carpentersville, IL. The role involves setting up and operating heavy machinery to perform bending, forming, and balancing tasks while meeting production, quality, and safety standards.

The position runs on the 1st shift (10:00 AM - 6:30 PM) with an evaluation-to-hire employment type. Candidates should have 2–3 months of machine operation experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating various machines and inspection equipment (2–3 months).
• Basic math skills (adding/subtracting).
• Ability to read shop orders and check parts against drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up fixtures and machinery for bending, forming, balancing.
• Operate machines to meet production rates and monitor equipment.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, scales, gauges.
• Inspect parts for defects and notify setup person of issues.
• Follow safety practices and move materials as directed.

Skills

Machine operation

Basic math

Reading shop orders

Tools

Micrometers

Scales

Fixed gauges

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Heavy Machine Operator in Carpentersville, IL. The role involves setting up and operating heavy machinery to perform bending, forming, and balancing tasks while meeting production, quality, and safety standards.

The position runs on the 1st shift (10:00 AM - 6:30 PM) with an evaluation-to-hire employment type. Candidates should have 2–3 months of machine operation experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.